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R241 AGY

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

199,629 mi
Last recorded199,629 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 AGY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 199,629 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 199,629 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 191,521 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 191,521 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 185,653 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 185,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 178,200 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 178,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 169,576 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 169,576 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 160,194 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 160,194 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 153,317 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 153,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 146,804 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 146,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 139,288 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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R241 AGY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R241 AGY, 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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R241 AGY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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