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R828 TWB

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,914 mi
Last recorded117,914 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 TWB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 117,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels

welding repairs covered in sealer and underseal

Fail 20 May 2026 117,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels

welding repairs covered in sealer and underseal

Fail 16 Jan 2025 117,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes at n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise corrossion on rear shocks / various prescribed areas /perished shock /various suspension bushes

Pass 16 Jan 2024 113,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 108,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 108,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 104,738 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 104,738 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 100,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 100,434 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 98,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all at rear deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

battery loose

corrosion showing/corroded in places

handbrake travel high

o/s front fog not working

steering damper leaking fluid on limit

Fail 19 Jun 2019 98,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both,corroded through inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all at rear deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

battery loose

corrosion showing/corroded in places

handbrake travel high

o/s front fog not working

steering damper leaking fluid on limit

Pass 16 Jul 2018 97,245 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 97,245 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both sides rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2018 97,232 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 95,750 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,720 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 84,835 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise nearside front tyre cracking

advise offside front tyre cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2015 84,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

advise nearside front tyre cracking

advise offside front tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2014 79,763 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 79,743 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,968 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 69,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,311 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 47,800 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,791 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,744 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 35,643 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 29,634 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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R828 TWB is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R828 TWB, 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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R828 TWB is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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