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R71 BLD

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,280 mi
Last recorded113,280 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 BLD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 113,280 miles

brake discs have ridges on

car been parked for a long while

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 12 Dec 2017 113,280 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake discs have ridges on

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 16 May 2016 113,272 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings tow bar loose (6.1.B.2)

car been sitting for 3years

Fail 30 Apr 2015 113,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

been parked since 2012, surface corrosion on brakes and underside

o/s headlight on high mark, adjuster seized

slight drag on o/s front brake

Pass 5 Aug 2011 106,863 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 101,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 97,901 miles

rear brake pipes signs of corrosion

slight fluid leak front of steering box

wipers starting to split at ends

Pass 23 Jul 2008 89,152 miles

o/s head lamp has slight corrosion inside not afecting pattern

Fail 12 Jul 2008 89,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Oil leak from between tranfer box and gear box.

Oil leak from oil filter housing.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak from rear main oil seal.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 79,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 70,182 miles

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 21 Jul 2005 65,440 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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R71 BLD is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R71 BLD, 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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R71 BLD is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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