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R409 LGC

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,432 mi
Last recorded77,432 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 LGC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 77,432 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 75,807 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 71,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 64,418 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 64,417 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 58,212 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 58,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 54,334 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 54,334 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 38,459 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 38,459 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 37,631 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,702 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,481 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,012 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,636 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,791 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,392 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 29,392 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,555 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 28,555 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 27,203 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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R409 LGC 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 72.7%.

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 R409 LGC, 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 R409 LGC registered?

R409 LGC is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R409 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R409 LGC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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