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R556 FRT

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,217 mi
Last recorded90,217 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 FRT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 90,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 74,630 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 70,692 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2006 70,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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R556 FRT is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R556 FRT, 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 R556 FRT registered?

R556 FRT is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R556 FRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 FRT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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