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R285 BLH

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,006 mi
Last recorded102,006 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited89,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 BLH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 102,006 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front u.j in poor condition

front prop u.j in poor condition

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged

o/s rear spring fox clamp adrift

rear shock bushes perishing

steering box drop arm ball joint in poor condition

steering shaft -bottom- u.j in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2010 99,552 miles

inteir missing

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 3 Nov 2009 94,988 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 92,642 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 92,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

interior mirror not secure

Pass 27 Nov 2007 90,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 87,128 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2006 87,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 84,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r brake lazy

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited?

Based on 1,226 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
5,963
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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R285 BLH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 89,785 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R285 BLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R285 BLH registered?

R285 BLH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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