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R830 JTW

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,793 mi
Last recorded118,793 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 JTW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 118,793 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2010 117,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 112,777 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 112,777 miles

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

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

front registration plate delaminating

Pass 19 Dec 2008 106,497 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 106,497 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 100,777 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 95,177 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 91,698 miles

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

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

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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R830 JTW is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R830 JTW, 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 R830 JTW registered?

R830 JTW is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R830 JTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R830 JTW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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