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R509 CCY

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,369 mi
Last recorded76,369 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 CCY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 76,369 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 75,160 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 3 Apr 2024 72,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Reverse lights inop

The coolant level is below minimum?

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 30 Mar 2023 72,409 miles

exhaust noisy

n/s front fog light out

off road tyres fitted all

up rated dampers fitted and steering rams and has worn bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2022 70,357 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear The wiper blade is split

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 67,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 67,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation slow on effort (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 65,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 62,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog not working

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 18 Mar 2019 62,657 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog not working

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 58,565 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 55,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

modified suspension and steering

Pass 5 Feb 2015 50,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust cat and rear box outer skin corroded away (not blowing)

nsf and nsr and osr tyres deteriorating (cracking)

osr bottom shocker bush deteriorated (no excess play)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 50,216 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked on outer tyre walls

front drop link bushes starting to split/perish

mid exhaust box outer casing corroded not yet leaking

o/s rear shock absorber bushes split/perished

Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,450 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish/crack

front anti roll bar bushes perished

mid exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,648 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 48,648 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

all exaust clamps badly corroded/broken

Pass 15 Feb 2011 47,289 miles

both front headlamp reflectors are slightly rusted

both middle exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2010 45,690 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust clamps corroded

front anti roll bar rubbers perished

n/s hand brake outer cable split

Fail 10 Feb 2010 45,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust clamps corroded

front anti roll bar rubbers perished

n/s hand brake outer cable split

rear leaf spring retaining clamps broken o/s and n/s

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 12 Feb 2009 43,706 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 42,014 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,881 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 39,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Panhard rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak from front and rear diff casings

oil leak from gearbox area

slight movement in rear propshaft front c/v

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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R509 CCY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R509 CCY, 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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R509 CCY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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