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R240 XDB

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

170,082 mi
Last recorded170,082 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto81,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 XDB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 170,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

emmisions tested on petrol

Pass 2 Jul 2013 165,757 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 154,088 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner surfaces

slight wear in nearside front anti-roll bar link

slight wear in offside steering idler

wear in both front outer universal joints

Pass 19 Oct 2010 153,200 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 148,320 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 120,068 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 144,908 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 116,702 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 2 May 2006 116,702 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto?

Based on 46,063 MOT tests across 6,874 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
6,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,521
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,442
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,302
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,972
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R240 XDB is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 81,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,521 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R240 XDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R240 XDB registered?

R240 XDB is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R240 XDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 XDB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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