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R766 BDA

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,744 mi
Last recorded87,744 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 BDA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 87,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

midder exhaust box is starting to corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2012 84,977 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 84,977 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2011 84,970 miles

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

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 78,892 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 78,892 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 74,919 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 72,323 miles

handbrake lever release button repaired

Pass 11 Jun 2007 69,909 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 69,909 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 66,966 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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R766 BDA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R766 BDA, 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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R766 BDA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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