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R698 DMV

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

151,478 mi
Last recorded151,478 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 DMV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 151,478 miles

Cat noisey

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 151,478 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Cat noisey

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 147,269 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 147,265 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 143,279 miles

off side head lamp glass cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2010 143,279 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

off side head lamp glass cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2009 130,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 130,917 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 118,303 miles

chip in zone b of screen just within limits

front number plate cracked but still readable

n/s/f drive sharft uj has slight play

o/s/f drive sharft uj has slight play

pads look low

Fail 9 Aug 2008 118,174 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 105,618 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 105,618 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2006 92,001 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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R698 DMV 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 53.8%.

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 R698 DMV, 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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R698 DMV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 22 November 1997.

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