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R776 BKG

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,926 mi
Last recorded111,926 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 BKG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 111,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside suspension bump stop missing

Fail 19 Mar 2009 111,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside bump stop missing

Pass 7 Mar 2008 108,102 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 99,488 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 91,257 miles

both rear leaf springs coroded

both rear lower shocker bushes perished and cracked

both rear tyres wearing close to limit in places

front brake pads wearing thin

long travel on hand brake lever

slight brake judder rear brakes

Fail 28 Sep 2006 91,257 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both rear leaf springs coroded

both rear lower shocker bushes perished and cracked

both rear tyres wearing close to limit in places

front brake pads wearing thin

long travel on hand brake lever

slight brake judder rear brakes

Pass 4 Oct 2005 70,546 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 70,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s fron t tyre close to limits †both rear road spring getting weak

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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R776 BKG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R776 BKG, 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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R776 BKG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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