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R385 NGF

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,657 mi
Last recorded91,657 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 NGF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 91,657 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 78,207 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 70,407 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 67,787 miles

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

Oil leak

oil leaking from sump/transmissin area

Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,677 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 57,413 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 54,649 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 54,649 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

near side front tyre inner wall worn

Pass 19 Dec 2008 51,875 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 51,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,726 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 47,135 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 47,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side windscreen wiper starting to split

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 16 Dec 2005 44,956 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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R385 NGF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R385 NGF, 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 R385 NGF registered?

R385 NGF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R385 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R385 NGF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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