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R370 EGJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

51,996 mi
Last recorded51,996 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 EGJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 51,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2025 51,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose, rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis runner, rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear boot struts are weak in operation

Fail 24 Jul 2025 51,513 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective emergency fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose, rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis runner, rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear boot struts are weak in operation

Pass 27 Aug 2024 50,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Stabiliser ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2023 49,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall & between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear tailgate struts are weak

Pass 1 Sep 2022 48,800 miles

Indicator stalk on L/H indication worn

Nearside Front Axle stabiliser bar ball joint worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering damper leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Boot struts not holding

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 47,733 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis runner, rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose, rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/sr & n/sr service brakes are both grabbing slightly

Fail 31 Aug 2021 47,733 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis runner, rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose, rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/sr & n/sr service brakes are both grabbing slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2020 46,035 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner treads

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer treads

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 44,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner tread

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer tread

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 44,096 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative Not working (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative Not working (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner tread

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer tread

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 42,331 miles

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

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

both front tyres are starting to wear on inner & outer treads

rear tailgate struts are weak and will not stay open on its own

Pass 3 Aug 2017 40,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & outer skin peeling off outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tailgate does not stay open on its own, struts are weak.

Fail 3 Aug 2017 40,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & outer skin peeling off outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tailgate does not stay open on its own, struts are weak.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 37,769 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 37,769 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/sr tyre worn on centre treads, 2mm

Fail 7 Aug 2015 35,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/sr tyre worn on centre treads, 2mm

Pass 23 Jul 2014 34,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 34,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 32,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/sf brake disc is rusty (possible previous brake bind)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 31,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,097 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 28,985 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,363 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 24,341 miles

outer skin rubbed away in places from both front tyre outer walls

Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,521 miles

outer skin rubbed away in places from both front tyre outer walls

Pass 17 Jul 2007 19,818 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 17,498 miles

nail in tyre

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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R370 EGJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R370 EGJ, 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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R370 EGJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R370 EGJ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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