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R29 TBK

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

193,157 mi
Last recorded193,157 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 TBK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 193,157 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 193,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 189,236 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 186,077 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 186,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 178,070 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 170,087 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2014 169,395 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 153,875 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2013 153,854 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 148,503 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 143,504 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 136,153 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2010 136,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2009 130,425 miles

Brake pipes some corrosion

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 123,783 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2008 123,719 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2007 115,043 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 115,043 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 101,299 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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R29 TBK is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R29 TBK, 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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R29 TBK is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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