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R480 RSW

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,210 mi
Last recorded185,210 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 RSW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 9 Nov 2007 185,210 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 183,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 162,260 miles

All 4 tyres worn on edges

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R480 RSW is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R480 RSW, 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 R480 RSW registered?

R480 RSW is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R480 RSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 RSW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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