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R709 YKM

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,184 mi
Last recorded118,184 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 YKM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 118,184 miles

Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear light temporary cover

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering cross rod end worn

Fail 20 Sep 2011 118,184 miles

Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear light temporary cover

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering cross rod end worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 113,207 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 108,076 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 105,535 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 105,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 102,693 miles

ADVISE; long parking brake travel.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 97,052 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 97,052 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R709 YKM is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R709 YKM, 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 R709 YKM registered?

R709 YKM is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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