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R3 HSG

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,145 mi
Last recorded107,145 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 HSG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 107,145 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 107,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 102,879 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2009 102,879 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2008 97,940 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 93,600 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 93,600 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 87,387 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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R3 HSG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R3 HSG, 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 R3 HSG registered?

R3 HSG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R3 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 HSG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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