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R733 ETL

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,156 mi
Last recorded138,156 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 ETL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 138,156 miles

Oil leak

both rear springs deteriorated / corroded

corrosion to offide sill (rear) not excessive at time of test

front brake discs worn

offside rear back plate seams damp (recomend a brake check )

play in offside front cv joint (uj)

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

various suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2012 133,995 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to offside rear outer sill but not excessive at time of test

offside number plate light dim

offside rear brake back plate looks damp (not leaking under pressure)

various suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 129,117 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

OFF SIDE FRONT OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT BADLY WORN

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

REVERSING LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Pass 29 Oct 2010 124,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 118,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both sides rear leaf springs corrodded

both sides rear shock absorbers lower bushes splayed & perished

Pass 24 Oct 2008 109,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

centre exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2007 100,616 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 92,627 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 92,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 85,909 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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R733 ETL is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R733 ETL, 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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R733 ETL is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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