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R5 FLO

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,491 mi
Last recorded127,491 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 FLO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 127,491 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 125,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 125,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 119,427 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 113,304 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 108,865 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 106,133 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 104,160 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 102,634 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 99,591 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 95,603 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside indicator flash rate fast

Pass 31 Jul 2007 95,603 miles

Offside indicator flash rate fast

Pass 2 Aug 2006 90,656 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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R5 FLO is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R5 FLO, 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 R5 FLO registered?

R5 FLO is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R5 FLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 FLO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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