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R51 BHU

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,697 mi
Last recorded183,697 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 BHU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 183,697 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 183,697 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 171,199 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 162,999 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 156,628 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 156,628 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 146,793 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 146,793 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 133,362 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 125,805 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 119,916 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 119,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 112,120 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 102,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 90,990 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 80,105 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 79,968 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2006 71,267 miles

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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R51 BHU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R51 BHU, 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 R51 BHU registered?

R51 BHU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R51 BHU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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