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R65 JPF

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

120,313 mi
Last recorded120,313 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 JPF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2007 120,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 116,362 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Jul 2006 116,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R65 JPF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R65 JPF, 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 R65 JPF registered?

R65 JPF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R65 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R65 JPF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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