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R235 WVR

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,494 mi
Last recorded176,494 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited114,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 WVR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 176,494 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 178,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 171,869 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 166,449 miles

front headlight reflectors poor

offside front outer universal joint showing signs of wear.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 166,437 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front headlight reflectors poor

offside front outer universal joint showing signs of wear,

Pass 20 May 2011 160,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear diff. bearing(s) - rough.

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area.

Fail 17 May 2011 160,565 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear diff. bearing(s) - rough.

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 155,011 miles

All brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspect rear diff. bearings worn.

Fail 8 Apr 2010 155,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

All brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspect rear diff. bearings worn.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 148,427 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s/f top coil spring mount corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2009 148,417 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2006 148,348 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 148,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre "split" in sidewall outer

Pass 29 Nov 2005 145,023 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited?

Based on 26,041 MOT tests across 3,153 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
4,834
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,344
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 883
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 799
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 779
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 772
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R235 WVR is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 114,550 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Td Limited fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R235 WVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R235 WVR is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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