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R771 VHK

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,772 mi
Last recorded90,772 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 VHK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 90,772 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 90,243 miles

Offside Rear hand brake effort low

Pass 27 Feb 2024 87,735 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 86,736 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 86,048 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 85,806 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 85,705 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 85,595 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both have a steel coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 84,105 miles

Brake pipes covered.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both. (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 82,620 miles

Brake pipes covered.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both. (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 81,017 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 79,351 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,976 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 76,658 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 75,023 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 73,102 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 71,581 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 69,874 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 67,762 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 65,976 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 64,581 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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R771 VHK is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R771 VHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R771 VHK registered?

R771 VHK is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R771 VHK safe to buy?

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