MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,667 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak from oil cooler pipes to auto gearbox
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak from oil cooler pipes to auto gearbox
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Battery insecure
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Advisories not done
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?
Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R409 VLF 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 50%.
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 R409 VLF, 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 VLF registered?
R409 VLF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 19 September 1997.
Is R409 VLF safe to buy?
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