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R427 EYS

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,959 mi
Last recorded116,959 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 EYS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 116,959 miles

slight power steering oil leak

front inner discs corroded and pads wearing thin

hand brake ratchet slightly worn

nearside inner sill slightly corroded

offside rear chassis corroded slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2020 112,290 miles

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills welded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 105,803 miles

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

inner and outer sills welded and under sealed

steering box has slight play in shaft

Pass 12 Jun 2018 103,278 miles

all springs corroded

oil leak

rear shock casings corroded

steering box shaft slightly worn

underside corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2018 103,277 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks next to battery (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

all springs corroded

oil leak

rear shock casings corroded

steering box shaft slightly worn

underside corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 96,217 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system in poor condition

Tyres perished and cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2016 96,066 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 96,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust in poor condition

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,560 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 95,045 miles

slight cracking in tyre sidewalls

slight leak from steering damper

Pass 13 Aug 2012 94,553 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 93,959 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

steering idler has slight play.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 93,200 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2009 91,164 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 87,708 miles

exhaust system badly corroded

o/s and n/s/r leaf springs badly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2007 84,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 80,835 miles

o/s front tyre covered in oil

oil leak on o/s front hub

Fail 14 Aug 2006 80,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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)

o/s front hub covered in oil

o/s front tyre covered in oil

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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R427 EYS 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 88.9%.

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 R427 EYS, 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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R427 EYS is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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