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R254 CEU

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,978 mi
Last recorded154,978 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 CEU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 154,978 miles

All axles weeping oil

All steering dust covers perished

Both rear tyres perished on tread

Front axle rusty

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight play in steering box

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Various engine oil weeps

Fail 12 Aug 2017 154,978 miles

All axles weeping oil

All steering dust covers perished

Both rear tyres perished on tread

Front axle rusty

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight play in steering box

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Various engine oil weeps

Pass 6 Aug 2016 153,741 miles

nearside door check strap noisy

slight damage to outer rear sill

Pass 6 Aug 2015 151,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged small cracks in both front ABS rings (3.4.2)

both front anti roll bar mounts are slightly deteriorated. no excess play found

damage to nearside sill

dampness around the steering box

nearside front outer brake pad is low

nearside rear suspension bump stop is slightly detatched

offside rear suspension bump stop is missing

oil leak/s

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 4 Aug 2014 150,098 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

nearside rear outer sill damaged

offside and nearside rear tailgate struts weak

offside rear leaf sprind strapping slightly misaligned

offside rear shocker lower bush slightly displaced

various oil leaks

Pass 7 Aug 2013 146,480 miles

Both boot struts weak.

Engine and transmission oil leaks.

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear lower shocker rubber bush displaced.

Play in both front anti roll bar link d bushes.

Some of both rear leaf spring strappings missing.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 146,363 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both boot struts weak.

Engine and transmission oil leaks.

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear lower shocker rubber bush displaced.

Play in both front anti roll bar link d bushes.

Some of both rear leaf spring strappings missing.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 143,934 miles

both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

both rear tyres are close to the limit offside 2mm and nearside 3mm

front anti roll bar mounts and link bushs are slightly deteriorated

front arm/axle bushs are slightly deteriorated

handbrake has long travel, there is still reserve travel

nearside front fog light inop and lens cracked

nearside rear outer sill is damaged

oil around the sump and bellhousing

small crack in offside front ABS ring

Fail 27 Jul 2012 143,934 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

both rear tyres are close to the limit offside 2mm and nearside 3mm

front anti roll bar mounts and link bushs are slightly deteriorated

front arm/axle bushs are slightly deteriorated

handbrake has long travel, there is still reserve travel

nearside front fog light inop and lens cracked

nearside rear outer sill is damaged

oil around the sump and bellhousing

small crack in offside front ABS ring

Pass 28 Jul 2011 141,385 miles

both rear leaf springs are bending the opposite way

handbrake level travel is high but still has little reserve

nearside rear outer sill is slightly damaged

offside rear of vehicle is lower the nearside. this is prob due to worn springs.

oil leak

rear shockers and front suspension bushs are slightly deteriorated

screen damaged

slight exhaust leak from manifold/downpipe area

stickers in screen behind mirror

Fail 28 Jul 2011 141,385 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear leaf springs are bending the opposite way

handbrake level travel is high but still has little reserve

nearside rear outer sill is slightly damaged

offside rear of vehicle is lower the nearside. this is prob due to worn springs.

oil leak

rear shockers and front suspension bushs are slightly deteriorated

screen damaged

slight exhaust leak from manifold/downpipe area

stickers in screen behind mirror

Pass 29 Jul 2010 137,297 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 137,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads are getting low

front tyres are wearing close to the limit (2mm)

nearside rear sill is slightly damaged

oil leak

rear shocker and front suspension bushs are slightly deteriorated

screen damaged

slight exhaust leak from manifold area

Pass 28 Jul 2009 133,275 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear shocker lower bushes starting to split

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn badly and cut but not showing cords

oil level low

Pass 28 Jul 2008 129,743 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 129,743 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 125,025 miles

battery securing bracket not fitted correctly

front anti roll bar bushes perished

front discs worn

slight power steering leak

small bracket on n/s/r leaf spring slightly loose

Pass 7 Jul 2006 118,612 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 118,612 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R254 CEU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R254 CEU, 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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R254 CEU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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