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R698 MGM

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,726 mi
Last recorded178,726 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 MGM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 178,726 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 177,452 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 175,427 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 173,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 170,092 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 167,017 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 163,459 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 160,489 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 160,449 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 157,651 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 154,807 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 150,271 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 150,190 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 145,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 141,270 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 141,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 137,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 127,367 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 MGM is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R698 MGM, 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 R698 MGM registered?

R698 MGM is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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