MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,150 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
rear exhaust corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear light lense broken
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust corroded including exhaust mounts
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear light lense broken
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust corroded including exhaust mounts
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r lense damaged
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s/r lense damaged
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear springs slightly weak
varios metal brake pipes showing corrosin
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
as orginal
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?
Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R296 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 R296 VLU, 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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R296 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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