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R660 TLH

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,162 mi
Last recorded81,162 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 TLH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2013 81,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise n/s/r shocker welded on.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 78,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 76,010 miles

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

both front tyres split around tread

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

unable to fully asess both front brake pipes due to spring covering

Fail 26 Jul 2011 75,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tyres split around tread

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

unable to fully asess both front brake pipes due to spring covering

Pass 26 Jul 2010 73,446 miles

nearside rear clamp on leaf spring damaged but not seriously weakened

Fail 26 Jul 2010 73,446 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

nearside rear clamp on leaf spring damaged but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Jul 2009 70,065 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 66,569 miles

exhaust clamps badly corroded

front brake pads appear to be worn thin

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2008 66,569 miles

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

exhaust clamps badly corroded

front brake pads appear to be worn thin

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2007 63,086 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 63,086 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

unable to fully asess condition of front brake pipes due to spring coverings

Fail 31 Jul 2006 60,009 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 60,009 miles

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

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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R660 TLH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R660 TLH, 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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R660 TLH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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