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R363 FWV

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,686 mi
Last recorded128,686 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 FWV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 128,686 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 128,645 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 118,764 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 113,435 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 107,899 miles

rear exhaust loose

Pass 21 Dec 2012 102,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 100,124 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 95,783 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear diff damp

rear leaf springs corroding

steering box and power steering pipes damp

steering box system has free play detected at steering wheel which is close to excess

Fail 16 Dec 2010 95,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear diff damp

rear leaf springs corroding

steering box and power steering pipes damp

steering box system has free play detected at steering wheel which is close to excess

Pass 30 Dec 2009 91,610 miles

corrosion to rear springs

Pass 5 Jan 2009 89,017 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 89,017 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

wire hanging down around prop shaft [lambda sensor ]

Pass 20 Dec 2007 86,527 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 86,527 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O2 sensor wire insecure

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

brake fluid reservoir cap seal missing

Pass 5 Jan 2007 83,787 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 83,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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R363 FWV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R363 FWV, 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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R363 FWV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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