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R41 JHJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,890 mi
Last recorded166,890 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 JHJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 166,890 miles

centre rear lamp not working.

front brake discs rusty lip.

rear tow bar heavy surface rust/corrosion.

various fluid/oil leaks.

various metal brake and p.a.s pipes sign of surface rust/corrosion.

vehicle under side showing signs of age related corrosion.

Fail 19 Dec 2018 166,890 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

centre rear lamp not working.

front brake discs rusty lip.

rear tow bar heavy surface rust/corrosion.

various fluid/oil leaks.

various metal brake and p.a.s pipes sign of surface rust/corrosion.

vehicle under side showing signs of age related corrosion.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 164,808 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 164,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section. (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section. (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 162,395 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 162,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger mount. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring hanger mount. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger mount. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 158,857 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 158,848 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 151,956 miles

brake pipes have a protective covering.unable to fully inspect

Pass 18 Dec 2013 148,429 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to inspect various other brake pipes due to protective covering in place

Fail 18 Dec 2013 148,429 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to inspect various other brake pipes due to protective covering in place

Pass 12 Dec 2012 144,241 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 138,627 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 133,428 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 127,099 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 117,305 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 105,370 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 95,437 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R41 JHJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R41 JHJ, 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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R41 JHJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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