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R69 EAG

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,443 mi
Last recorded117,443 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 EAG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 117,443 miles

both front tyres are worn

both rear brake pipes are corroded

catalytic convertor is very noisey

engine has a slight missfire

engine shows signs of overheating

exhaust is corroded

nearside drive shaft u.j is worn

Fail 20 May 2015 117,443 miles

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

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

both front tyres are worn

both rear brake pipes are corroded

catalytic convertor is very noisey

engine has a slight missfire

engine shows signs of overheating

exhaust is corroded

nearside drive shaft u.j is worn

Pass 22 Apr 2014 111,477 miles

complete exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs are worn

front nearside universal joint is worn

Pass 17 May 2013 105,367 miles

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs are worn and corroded

geabox leak

rear centre stop light may not be working

transfer box leak

windscreen has stone chips

Fail 9 May 2013 105,291 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs are worn and corroded

geabox leak

rear centre stop light may not be working

transfer box leak

windscreen has stone chips

Fail 10 May 2012 96,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

exhaust centre mount is broken

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs are worn and corroded

rear nearside wheel bearing is worn

steering box is contaminated with oil

Pass 10 May 2012 96,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil leak

exhaust centre mount is broken

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs are worn and corroded

rear nearside wheel bearing is worn

steering box is contaminated with oil

Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust bracket broken

general corrosion under vehicle

suspension corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 83,207 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 80,615 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 78,225 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 78,225 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 74,864 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 74,864 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 71,617 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 71,617 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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R69 EAG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R69 EAG, 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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R69 EAG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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