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R258 VKX

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,291 mi
Last recorded106,291 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 VKX
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 106,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

center stop lamp mot working

Fail 5 Dec 2012 106,291 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

center stop lamp mot working

Pass 28 Nov 2011 102,327 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 102,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

O/S/F tyre has a cut no cords exposed

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2010 94,460 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 89,970 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 89,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 89,341 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 88,838 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 88,295 miles

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

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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R258 VKX is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R258 VKX, 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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What year was R258 VKX registered?

R258 VKX is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R258 VKX safe to buy?

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