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R746 MPA

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,049 mi
Last recorded116,049 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 MPA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 116,049 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

coolant leak from front

front d-bushes worn

several brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2023 116,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both rear leaf springs are corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 115,999 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 115,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 115,543 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 136,765 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 114,119 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 114,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 114,079 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 14,009 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 112,268 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 109,561 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 106,552 miles

Oil leak.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 103,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

all tyres deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2013 102,248 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 102,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 101,138 miles

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 21 Sep 2011 100,051 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 100,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 99,026 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 97,654 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 97,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side front seat belt twisted

Pass 20 Sep 2008 96,296 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 92,244 miles

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

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

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

Suspect slight exhaust leak at front end

Pass 31 Aug 2006 89,389 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 82,018 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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R746 MPA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R746 MPA, 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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R746 MPA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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