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R377 VLF

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires28 Jan 2027

Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)

Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,844 mi

Last recorded59,844 miles

Recorded on8 Jan 2026

Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 VLF

MakeJeep

ModelCherokee Limited A

Year1997

ColourBlack

Fuel typePetrol

Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail

Pass 8 Jan 2026 59,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear leaf springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2026 59,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear leaf springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 59,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear leaf springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 58,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear leaf springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Nov 2022 57,812 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low

bort rear leaf springs corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 57,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bort rear leaf springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Nov 2021 57,037 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

both rear leaf springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 May 2020 55,568 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear leaf springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 54,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear springs deteriorated corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 54,176 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 54,176 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,856 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 53,365 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

oil leak

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,519 miles

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 52,519 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,540 miles

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2013 49,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,065 miles

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,883 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2010 45,656 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 45,656 miles

Pass 28 Mar 2009 44,198 miles

Pass 5 Apr 2008 40,711 miles

Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,204 miles

Pass 10 Apr 2006 33,612 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

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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R377 VLF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R377 VLF, 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 R377 VLF registered?

R377 VLF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R377 VLF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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