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R748 XFC

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

99,495 mi
Last recorded99,495 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 XFC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 99,495 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 97,950 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 97,433 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 97,056 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 96,646 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 95,992 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 95,992 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 95,954 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 95,948 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 95,844 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 95,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 95,782 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 95,716 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 95,632 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 95,588 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 95,530 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 94,742 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

noise on steering?

Pass 25 Feb 2012 93,170 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 90,588 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 89,588 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 89,588 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2009 86,395 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 84,229 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 81,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 79,453 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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R748 XFC is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R748 XFC, 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 R748 XFC registered?

R748 XFC is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 15 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R748 XFC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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