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R387 RLY

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,289 mi
Last recorded61,289 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 RLY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 61,289 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Little bit of oil misting can be seen on the differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 55,498 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 55,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 49,745 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe leading to the back, the section located by the engine is getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

coolant leakage. Durning the test one of the coolant hoses developed a split

Pass 3 Mar 2021 49,274 miles

handbrake lever high level

high level brake light bulb

Pass 29 Dec 2015 49,215 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,173 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 49,173 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 47,107 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 44,268 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2011 44,268 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 41,193 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 37,119 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,195 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 30,105 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 30,105 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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R387 RLY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R387 RLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R387 RLY registered?

R387 RLY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R387 RLY safe to buy?

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