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R271 PGC

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,237 mi
Last recorded123,237 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 PGC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2007 123,237 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 122,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 104,531 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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R271 PGC is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R271 PGC, 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 R271 PGC registered?

R271 PGC is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R271 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 PGC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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