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R238 NBF

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,805 mi
Last recorded81,805 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 NBF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 81,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper & lower ball joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

No rear seats present at time of test

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper & lower ball joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak but not currently excessive

Steering damper bush has slight play

Fail 23 Dec 2019 81,805 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper & lower ball joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

No rear seats present at time of test

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper & lower ball joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak but not currently excessive

Steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2018 79,462 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 79,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 75,056 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,440 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 67,193 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,679 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 66,679 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 65,688 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 63,064 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 63,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 61,168 miles

corrosion in rear metal brake pipes over axle and o/s/f metal brae pipe corroded check and replace as necessary

Fail 2 Jul 2009 61,168 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion in rear metal brake pipes over axle and o/s/f metal brae pipe corroded check and replace as necessary

Pass 24 Jun 2008 58,939 miles

slight corrosion in metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Jun 2007 57,574 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 55,180 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 55,180 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?

Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,468
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,695
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,004
Headlamp aim too low 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 769
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R238 NBF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 101,064 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 Limited A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R238 NBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited A typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R238 NBF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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