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R803 DFM

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

149,150 mi
Last recorded149,150 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 DFM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 149,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 149,084 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 148,737 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 148,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 148,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection/

under body corrsion

underbody and underbonnet dirty

Fail 10 Jan 2018 158,945 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection/

under body corrsion

underbody and underbonnet dirty

Pass 3 Feb 2017 147,492 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 147,024 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all tyres cracked

both rear lamps cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2015 146,654 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 146,618 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 146,603 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 145,274 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 141,081 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 135,984 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 125,647 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 119,013 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 114,387 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 112,371 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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R803 DFM is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R803 DFM, 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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What year was R803 DFM registered?

R803 DFM is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 2 November 1997.

Is R803 DFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R803 DFM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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