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R425 YNH

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

206,649 mi
Last recorded206,649 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 YNH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 206,649 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Apr 2025 204,415 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 202,604 miles

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

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

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 3 May 2023 201,054 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 198,711 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 194,572 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 188,229 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 181,403 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 178,027 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 172,639 miles

Both headlight reflectors corroding

Exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2014 166,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2013 155,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2012 146,426 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 137,228 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 137,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2010 137,072 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2010 137,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2009 135,734 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 133,532 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 130,355 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 130,352 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2006 126,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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R425 YNH 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 86.4%.

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 R425 YNH, 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 R425 YNH registered?

R425 YNH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R425 YNH safe to buy?

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