MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Both diffs leaking oil
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipes coated at ends.
Exhaust system corroded.
Leaf springs weak / corroded.
Exhaust has mi nor leak at centre .
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.
various brake pipes have surface rust but are coated.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake pads worn low
o/s steering drag link ball joint worn
slight movement pressent in n/s and o/s/f upper and lower suspension ball joints
steel brake pipes across rear axle showing corrosion
front brake pads worn low
o/s steering drag link ball joint worn
slight movement pressent in n/s and o/s/f upper and lower suspension ball joints
steel brake pipes across rear axle showing corrosion
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
drag link rubber boot split
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
high level brake light inoprative
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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 Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust system in poor condition
high level stop inop
hand break needs slight adjustment
How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?
Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R492 TKV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black 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 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 R492 TKV, 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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R492 TKV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R492 TKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R492 TKV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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