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R35 FYJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,068 mi
Last recorded115,068 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 FYJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 115,068 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2026 115,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 114,310 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 114,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 113,165 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 108,742 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear service brake efficiency just met

Fail 21 Feb 2023 108,742 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 108,318 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 107,686 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering damper is damp

Pass 22 Oct 2019 107,155 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 107,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tax disc fitted to passenger window obstructing wing mirror view

Fail 3 Oct 2019 107,143 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area by spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 106,398 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 105,560 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 104,977 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 104,522 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 102,635 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 100,049 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 97,060 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 94,976 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 92,974 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 90,482 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both head lights starting to dechrome

Pass 13 Jun 2009 90,482 miles

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

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

both head lights starting to dechrome

Pass 2 Jun 2008 88,709 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 86,178 miles

slight play in both front w/bearings

slight play in both nsf top & bottom ball joints

Pass 22 Jun 2006 831,748 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 831,748 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R35 FYJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R35 FYJ, 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 R35 FYJ registered?

R35 FYJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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