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R283 CEU

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,706 mi
Last recorded94,706 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 CEU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 94,706 miles

Oil leak

both rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes split/cracked to max limit

diff leak

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside front link arm bushes split to max limit

Fail 30 Sep 2010 94,706 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

both rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes split/cracked to max limit

diff leak

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside front link arm bushes split to max limit

Pass 2 Sep 2009 87,410 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both frear shock bushes cracked

front antiroll bar bushes cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2009 86,403 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 83,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 80,463 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 78,291 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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R283 CEU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R283 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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What year was R283 CEU registered?

R283 CEU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R283 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R283 CEU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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