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R607 VEV

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,646 mi
Last recorded113,646 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 VEV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 113,646 miles

offside front brake condition

offside handbrake condition

nearside front tyre edge worn

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 113,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre edge worn

offside front brake condition

offside handbrake condition

Pass 11 Oct 2013 109,695 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 105,223 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 99,436 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 99,436 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 94,499 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 90,519 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

oil leak from rear dif and transfer box

steering box damp

Pass 4 Aug 2008 86,648 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wipers split but clearing ok

Fail 4 Aug 2008 86,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wipers split but clearing ok

Pass 8 Aug 2007 80,261 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 74,961 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 69,106 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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R607 VEV 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 76.9%.

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 R607 VEV, 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 R607 VEV registered?

R607 VEV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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