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R239 KPR

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

159,493 mi
Last recorded159,493 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 KPR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 159,493 miles

both sides rear axle bump stops are missing

the exhaust system has a slight rattle

the reverse lights dont work

Fail 19 Aug 2026 159,489 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn there is rusty dust coming from the joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both sides rear axle bump stops are missing

the exhaust system has a slight rattle

the reverse lights dont work

Pass 1 Aug 2025 156,245 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both reverse lights inop

Fail 31 Jul 2025 156,240 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both reverse lights inop

Pass 13 Aug 2024 154,491 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 152,319 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 152,281 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively Very noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 150,306 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel on limit (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 150,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel on limit (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 148,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 148,186 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 144,938 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 144,817 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 143,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front BUMPER SLIGHT DAMAGE

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 141,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 139,816 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 139,814 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 138,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 128,742 miles

both headlamp lenses deterioated

both rear lower shock bushes deterioated

nearside front bumper/body damaged

steering box damp

Pass 25 Apr 2014 125,624 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 125,624 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 122,454 miles

front bumper damaged

slight engine oil leak

slight exhaust blow

slight leak from power steering box

Fail 22 Apr 2013 122,454 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front bumper damaged

slight engine oil leak

slight exhaust blow

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 25 Apr 2012 120,586 miles

both rear shock lower bushes deterioated

engine oil leaks

front bodywork damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2012 120,586 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

both rear shock lower bushes deterioated

engine oil leaks

front bodywork damaged

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2011 116,743 miles

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

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

front brake discs badly worn

near side fronr damaged

oil leak from front of engine

rear off side damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2011 116,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake discs badly worn

near side fronr damaged

oil leak from front of engine

rear off side damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2010 112,331 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 107,940 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 107,902 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 107,018 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 100,038 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 100,038 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wiper blades split

nail in tyre

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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R239 KPR is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 R239 KPR, 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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R239 KPR is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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