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R369 VLU

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,758 mi
Last recorded182,758 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 VLU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 182,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

lpg tank corroded

oil leak

sill ends corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2025 182,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

lpg tank corroded

oil leak

sill ends corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2024 182,489 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 182,477 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible wheel loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2007 67,140 miles

both front wiper blades are split clear screen adequately

front pads approx 75 percent worn

front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

offside front brake pipe is starting to corrode

reverse lights are inoperative

Pass 19 Dec 2005 55,847 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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R369 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R369 VLU, 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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R369 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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