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R607 VEW

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,210 mi
Last recorded139,210 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 VEW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 139,210 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 138,144 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 134,095 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 133,935 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive under s/box area from pipes. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 133,926 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated. (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive under s/box area from pipes. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 133,165 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 131,902 miles

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

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

cars as oil leaking under engine

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2016 130,328 miles

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

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

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

oil leak under car

Pass 14 Jul 2015 126,577 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 124,960 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight in and out play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jul 2013 122,916 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 118,967 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 118,960 miles

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

Offside rear axle bump stop insecure

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 116,181 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear tyres slightly damaged on outer sidewalls

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight oil leak from power steering box

Pass 13 May 2010 113,202 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Slight leak from power steering

Pass 3 Jun 2009 110,119 miles

exhaust U clamps corroded ,weak

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

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

coolant leak

exhaust silencer and catalyst slightly deteriorated

ware in brake pedal pivot bush

windscreen washers poor

Pass 9 Jun 2008 106,602 miles

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

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

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

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls scuffed

nearside rear tyre underinflated

Pass 30 Jan 2007 98,880 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 98,872 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both exhaust U bolts corroded / weak & exhaust rear bracket

rear no.plate loose

upper brake light inoperative ?

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 VEW is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

R607 VEW is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R607 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R607 VEW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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