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R424 DRF

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,073 mi
Last recorded54,073 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 DRF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,073 miles

centre exhaust box outer casing rusting away

front suspension bushes wearing

rear leaf springs badly worn / deteriorating

some play in steering mechanism

Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,346 miles

air bag warning light stays on

exhaust box rusting

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

rear leaf springs badly deteriorating

very little reserve parking brake travel

Fail 18 Apr 2011 53,342 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light stays on

exhaust box rusting

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

off side front drive shaft outer u/j worn / noisey

rear leaf springs badly deteriorating

very little reserve parking brake travel

Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,080 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 46,145 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,496 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 34,292 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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R424 DRF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R424 DRF, 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 R424 DRF registered?

R424 DRF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R424 DRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 DRF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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