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R542 CGG

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

99,658 mi
Last recorded99,658 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 CGG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 99,658 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 99,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 99,656 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt broken (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 97,566 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 95,586 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

both rear number lights dim (painted over)

Fail 11 Oct 2022 95,585 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

both rear number lights dim (painted over)

Pass 15 Oct 2021 91,306 miles

oil leaks

Fail 12 Oct 2021 91,300 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 16 Sep 2020 117,942 miles

front to rear brake pipe is covered in grease

lights have got a slight tint over them!

ns lower ball joint dust cover is split

oil leaks

suspension bushes are cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2019 115,854 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 112,790 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 110,344 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 110,341 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d/ bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 108,666 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear including under bonnet area (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded including bulkhead area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front axle cross joints have slight play

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded including bulkhead area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front axle cross joints have slight play

Fail 1 Aug 2016 108,655 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes under car (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet across bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

slight wear in drive shaft universal joint nearside

slight wear in driveshaft universal joint offside

Pass 5 Feb 2015 108,269 miles

center exhaust blowing and slightly insucure

rear exhaust tail pipe corroderd and insucure

rear leaf springs weak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 107,577 miles

both rear leaf springs weak

near side head light blured

slight blow on exhaust system

slight corrosion on both brake pipes to both front flexi hoses

Pass 30 Jan 2013 106,420 miles

slight blow on exhaust system

Pass 20 Jan 2012 104,746 miles

slight blow on exhaust system

slight play in front axle bushes

slight wear on both wiper blades

Pass 24 Jan 2011 101,890 miles

slight blow on exhaust system

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes to both front flexi hoses and allso back to front brake pipe

Pass 21 Jan 2010 99,205 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 99,180 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 99,180 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 91,126 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 88,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 88,263 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 85,211 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 81,501 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 81,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R542 CGG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 2,777cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R542 CGG, 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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R542 CGG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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