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R450 HNJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,059 mi
Last recorded94,059 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 HNJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 94,059 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside worn/perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear nearside and offside leaf springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2025 94,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside worn/perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear nearside and offside leaf springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 90,462 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 87,548 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 84,688 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 84,446 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 82,942 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 80,801 miles

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,775 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 78,733 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 76,903 miles

exhaust heat shields in poor condition

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2012 75,753 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 73,064 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2007 69,773 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 64,641 miles

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

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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R450 HNJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R450 HNJ, 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 R450 HNJ registered?

R450 HNJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R450 HNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R450 HNJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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