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R665 PSH

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,530 mi
Last recorded94,530 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 PSH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 94,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

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

Offside Rear Cluster damaged

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear n/s/o/ bump stop missing

Some parts of the body underneath are covered with under body sealant

Pass 6 Dec 2024 92,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear bump stops missing

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 92,305 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside front wheel arch above wheel at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear bump stops missing

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2023 91,049 miles

Nearside Outer body sill corroded

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

Offside Rear Outer body sill corroded

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Fail 17 Jul 2023 91,043 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking near steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer body sill corroded

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

Offside Rear Outer body sill corroded

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 9 Jul 2022 83,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 75,705 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 12 Jul 2021 75,687 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 16 Jul 2020 72,106 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 71,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced poor welding on plates on chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 68,712 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 65,797 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside chassis corroded near gear box mounting

Pass 1 Nov 2016 62,216 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 59,792 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 59,791 miles

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 58,777 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 58,777 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 58,559 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,109 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,454 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 55,917 miles

All tyre side walls rubber perished

Fail 9 Sep 2010 55,916 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

All tyre side walls rubber perished

Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,401 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 51,980 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all three brake flexi ferrules corroded

offside parkling brake cable damaged

rear diff plate corroded

Pass 17 May 2007 50,211 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 48,549 miles

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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R665 PSH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R665 PSH, 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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R665 PSH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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