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R44 DKN

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,518 mi
Last recorded151,518 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 DKN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 151,518 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 151,518 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 149,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both rear shock bottom bushes starting to perish

n/s/r tyre soft

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

steering box damp

Fail 8 Jul 2010 149,073 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear shock bottom bushes starting to perish

n/s/r tyre soft

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

steering box damp

Pass 13 Dec 2008 143,672 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 141,180 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 139,405 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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R44 DKN is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R44 DKN, 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 R44 DKN registered?

R44 DKN is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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