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R52 TWG

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,848 mi
Last recorded118,848 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 TWG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 118,848 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 114,048 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 108,899 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 102,679 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 102,675 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 98,891 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 96,146 miles

brake fluid discoloured

Fail 13 Dec 2019 96,146 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near side rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 7 Dec 2018 93,338 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 93,338 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 89,283 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 86,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/70x15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 83,066 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 83,066 miles

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 76,723 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 76,723 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 70,892 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 70,892 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Nov 2012 66,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 61,548 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 61,548 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 55,328 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 55,328 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 48,340 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 43,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 43,490 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 37,686 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 37,686 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust center silencer poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2006 32,785 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 32,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

exhaust poor condition (corroded)

nearside front tyre worn close to tread wear indicator

Pass 14 Oct 2005 28,963 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2005 28,963 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R52 TWG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R52 TWG, 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 R52 TWG registered?

R52 TWG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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