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R271 BAF

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,764 mi
Last recorded141,764 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE107,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 BAF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited SE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2010 141,764 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 134,574 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 134,571 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 132,117 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 132,107 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil Leak, possibly from gearbox

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE?

Based on 1,888 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
4,296
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 141
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 86
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 80
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
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R271 BAF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 107,166 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 Td Limited SE fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R271 BAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R271 BAF registered?

R271 BAF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is R271 BAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 BAF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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