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R321 CBM

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

130,423 mi
Last recorded130,423 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 CBM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 130,423 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 130,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 21 Mar 2024 129,987 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 129,986 miles

Emissions unable to be completed middle joint (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 128,460 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 127,665 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 123,369 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 123,369 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 121,334 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 119,379 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 116,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 112,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear exhaust mountings missing

Fail 20 Oct 2016 112,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear exhaust mountings missing

Pass 12 Oct 2015 108,702 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded axle both sides (3.6.B.2c)

chassis light surface corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2013 101,541 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 101,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering box pitman arm/drop arm ball joint.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 87,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering box pitman arm/drop arm ball joint.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 80,506 miles

Oil leak

oil leak at gearbox cooler pipes

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 4 Feb 2011 80,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

oil leak at gearbox cooler pipes

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 11 Feb 2010 75,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 75,015 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 69,958 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 68,940 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2007 68,940 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 61,301 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R321 CBM is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R321 CBM, 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 R321 CBM registered?

R321 CBM is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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