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R405 ESG

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,097 mi
Last recorded108,097 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 ESG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 108,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2023 108,013 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake just met legal limit

Pass 21 Feb 2023 107,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 19 Dec 2022 107,301 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

Pass 15 Dec 2021 106,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear of spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 104,026 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front front diff seal slight leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear rear diff seal slight leak

Pass 5 Jun 2019 102,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 100,349 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 95,003 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front axle location arms upper and lower both sides (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes are spiral wrapped type, unable to assess for corrosion

Fail 22 May 2017 95,002 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Passenger's seat insecure nearside runner has bolt missing from floor (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bushes both sides (2.7.4)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front axle location arms upper and lower both sides (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes are spiral wrapped type, unable to assess for corrosion

Pass 5 May 2016 92,315 miles

Front brake discs very worn

oil leak from transmission pipes

Pass 21 May 2015 89,830 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 88,591 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 84,717 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres has cracks on outside wall

Pass 8 Apr 2013 84,717 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres has cracks on outside wall

Pass 18 May 2012 82,769 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 82,769 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 80,413 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 77,617 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 75,700 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 74,700 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 74,244 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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R405 ESG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R405 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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R405 ESG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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