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R460 EYS

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,004 mi
Last recorded122,004 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 EYS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 122,004 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 118,990 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Sills slightly corroded but not seriously weakend...

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 117,596 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 115,049 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 111,952 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front discs pitted

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 19 Nov 2009 103,872 miles

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2008 91,169 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 8,064 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 70,283 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 70,283 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 65,065 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 65,063 miles

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

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

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)

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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R460 EYS is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R460 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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What year was R460 EYS registered?

R460 EYS is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R460 EYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R460 EYS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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