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R675 DNJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,457 mi
Last recorded70,457 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 DNJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 70,457 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

heavy surface corrosion on front & rear axles

Fail 12 Sep 2019 70,457 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,165 miles

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

Front axle casing corroded

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,828 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both front shock absorbers corroded

both rear leaf springs corroded

brake pipe front to rear corroded

exhaust corroded

front axle corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 69,423 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 68,200 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 67,160 miles

nearside front tyre badly corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 65,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust deteriating

Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,126 miles

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 6 Oct 2011 65,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2010 64,399 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 63,629 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,503 miles

front disc rusty

middle exhaust rusty

power steering box damp with oil

Pass 20 Aug 2007 61,459 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 60,673 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

steering box weeping

Pass 8 Sep 2005 57,667 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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R675 DNJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R675 DNJ, 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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R675 DNJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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