MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,094 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear brake backing plate damp
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear diff damp
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear brake backing plate damp
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear diff damp
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play at steering box (2.2.B.1f)
front diff damp
offside rear backing plate damp
offside rear quarter panel damaged
rear diff damp
steering lock not working
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold leaking (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section (7.1.1)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose lower bolt (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch, corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside front steering arm, nearside ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
front diff damp
offside rear backing plate damp
offside rear quarter panel damaged
rear diff damp
steering lock not working
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside steering arm, nearside ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
both rear body sills slightly corroded
nearside indicator switch sticking slightly
offside rear brake backing plate damp
rear wiper torn
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end, split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside steering arm, nearside ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside steering arm, nearside ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
both rear body sills slightly corroded
nearside indicator switch sticking slightly
offside rear brake backing plate damp
rear wiper torn
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
o/s rear brake back plate damp
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
o/s rear brake back plate damp
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
headlight reflectors tarnished
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside rear shocker absorber has been welded to floor pan
offside rear sill has been repaired
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside rear sill has been repaired
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)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R388 ESG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 R388 ESG, 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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R388 ESG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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