MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,487 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Evidence of oil leak from Offside rear half shaft oil seal.
Fluid present on steering box no leak apparent at time of test.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear and Offside rear shock absorber bottom mounting rubbers deteriorated.
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear towbar mounting platee nuts are loose.
Rear axle appears to be venting fluid through vent hose into offside chassis rail.
Slight blow from cat convertor to front pipe.
There is evidence of engine having overheated and leaked coolant.
oil leak
How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?
Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.
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R696 FGR is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R696 FGR, 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 R696 FGR registered?
R696 FGR is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 8 October 1997.
Is R696 FGR safe to buy?
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