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R241 EEV

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,875 mi
Last recorded129,875 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 EEV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 129,875 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 127,201 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 125,429 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 125,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 122,712 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 120,228 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 120,226 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 119,396 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 116,959 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 114,486 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2017 109,554 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 107,716 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 106,731 miles

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

oil leak on sump of auto box

Pass 22 Apr 2014 102,508 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 100,039 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 96,195 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 93,208 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 90,500 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 12 May 2009 90,500 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 86,644 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 73,292 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 73,292 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Battery in poor condition

Pass 28 Dec 2005 61,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 EEV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EEV, 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 EEV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 27 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R241 EEV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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