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R452 WJN

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,606 mi
Last recorded69,606 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto81,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 WJN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Auto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2013 69,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

3 tyres starting to perish on side walls

front a b s rings could be faulty they look as if they could be touching ?

rear road springs in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2012 63,708 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 60,590 miles

Both front anti roll bar links bushs are starting to perish

Both front wiper blades slightly poor in clean the windscreen

Both rear shock absorber lower bushs are starting to perish

Front number plate slightly discoloured

Rear brakes are slightly out of balance

cat rattles

Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,232 miles

Cat rattles

Front number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 27 Jul 2010 58,232 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Cat rattles

Front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,765 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 51,795 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 48,254 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 46,109 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 49,097 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 41,455 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto?

Based on 46,063 MOT tests across 6,874 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
6,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,521
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,442
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,302
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,972
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R452 WJN is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 81,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,521 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R452 WJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R452 WJN registered?

R452 WJN is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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