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R674 CRJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,878 mi
Last recorded81,878 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 CRJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2014 81,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front and rear anti roll bars corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 79,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen cracked nearside

Pass 22 Dec 2011 74,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s side step insecure

no interior rear view mirror fitted.

rise and fall performance of rear brakes is just acceptable

Fail 21 Dec 2011 74,391 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s side step insecure

no interior rear view mirror fitted.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 71,748 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted, Engine undershield fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level stop lamp inoperative

mounting corroded and broken on exhaust but system still adequately supported

rise and fall performance of rear brakes is just acceptable

Fail 21 Dec 2010 71,738 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted, Engine undershield fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 22 Dec 2009 68,738 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 65,763 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 63,419 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 61,136 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 61,122 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 59,381 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 59,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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R674 CRJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R674 CRJ, 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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R674 CRJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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