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R62 JPF

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,074 mi
Last recorded172,074 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited89,785 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 JPF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 172,074 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 172,074 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2007 169,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 169,209 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 167,436 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited?

Based on 1,226 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
5,963
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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R62 JPF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 89,785 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R62 JPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R62 JPF registered?

R62 JPF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is R62 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R62 JPF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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