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R784 BKG

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,590 mi
Last recorded92,590 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited89,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 BKG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 92,590 miles

slight oil leak on steering box .

Pass 6 Feb 2008 90,062 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight free play in front suspension ball joints

slight oil leak on power steering box

Pass 22 Jan 2007 87,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 87,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 87,551 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 87,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited?

Based on 1,226 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
5,963
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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R784 BKG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 89,785 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R784 BKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R784 BKG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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