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R795 FWV

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,842 mi
Last recorded133,842 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto81,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 FWV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 133,842 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 133,842 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 133,663 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Bafflea loose in centre silencer

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre exhaust clamps corroding

Cut in left front tyre sidewall

Left headlamp reflector fading

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 129,600 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 129,529 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust catilytic convertor is breaking up

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Several stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2005 123,623 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto?

Based on 46,063 MOT tests across 6,874 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
6,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,521
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,442
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,302
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,972
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R795 FWV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 81,930 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 Auto fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,521 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R795 FWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R795 FWV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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