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R630 VEV

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,141 mi
Last recorded139,141 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 VEV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 139,141 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 134,899 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 130,165 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 124,010 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 124,010 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2020 119,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 119,837 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 115,204 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORRODED AND POOR CONDITION

ALL SUSPENSION AND BUSHES WORN

FRONT DISCS CORRODED

FROTN SHOCKS PORR

HEADLAMP LENSES CORRODED

Pass 29 Aug 2018 110,050 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 104,951 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,527 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2015 96,588 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2015 96,588 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 93,128 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 90,014 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2013 90,010 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 87,444 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 81,916 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2010 74,948 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 69,257 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2008 62,910 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2008 62,910 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 56,645 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 50,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R630 VEV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R630 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 R630 VEV registered?

R630 VEV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R630 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R630 VEV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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