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R349 RLY

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,412 mi
Last recorded88,412 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 RLY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 88,412 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 85,266 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 85,266 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 81,487 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 81,487 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 77,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Rear wiper blade poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2016 77,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Rear wiper blade poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2015 73,349 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 67,184 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,219 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 58,551 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 54,688 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2011 54,448 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 50,489 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 48,971 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 43,445 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 37,822 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 31,994 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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R349 RLY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R349 RLY, 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 R349 RLY registered?

R349 RLY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R349 RLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R349 RLY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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