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R343 XVW

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Diesel 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,927 mi
Last recorded174,927 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 XVW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 174,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 171,745 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 168,412 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 165,159 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 160,564 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play panhard rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 155,594 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 151,078 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 144,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

steering dampener weeping

Fail 5 Oct 2018 144,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

steering dampener weeping

Pass 10 Jul 2017 140,702 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 140,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 139,074 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread slight damage

Nearside Rear brake slightly low

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 26 May 2015 138,544 miles

Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 26 May 2015 138,544 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 138,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 135,549 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 128,925 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 118,605 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 110,694 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 103,625 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 94,181 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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R343 XVW is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R343 XVW, 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 R343 XVW registered?

R343 XVW is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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