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R379 FRT

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,697 mi
Last recorded199,697 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 FRT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 199,697 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 199,697 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 199,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight wear in U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 199,161 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 198,375 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Dec 2022 198,375 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 197,135 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 194,041 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 187,702 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 187,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 186,485 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 181,870 miles

Damage to fuel tank from exhaust

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Major oil leaks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 172,037 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil leaks

front number plate cracked

gearbox oil leaks

o/s handbrake cable loose

o/s/r brake drum damp

slight play in rear wheels, axle

strong smell of gas around vehicle

underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2015 172,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake fluid low

engine oil leaks

front number plate cracked

gearbox oil leak

long brake pedal travel

o/s handbrake cable loose

o/s/r brake drum damp

slight play in rear wheels, axle

strong smell of gas around vehicle

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2014 159,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil leaks

front number plate cracked

gearbox oil leak

power steering slight leak

slight play in rear wheels, axle

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2014 158,915 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 147,108 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 139,360 miles

Front brake pads worn and discs rusty

Long handbrake travel

Rear shock absorber bushes perished

Slight exhaust leak at front

Slight play in o/s drag link ball joint

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 3 Feb 2012 139,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake pads worn and discs rusty

Long handbrake travel

Rear shock absorber bushes perished

Slight exhaust leak at front

Slight play in o/s drag link ball joint

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 133,061 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 133,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 128,538 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 128,452 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 124,104 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 118,055 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2007 111,464 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 105,333 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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R379 FRT is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 R379 FRT, 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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R379 FRT is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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