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R833 LJT

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,761 mi
Last recorded72,761 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 LJT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 72,761 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak front diff

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 7 Dec 2010 67,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Differential Leaking Input Seal

Front Number Plate Damaged

O/s and N/s Front Brake Discs Worn

O/s and N/s Wiper Blades Deteriorating

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded

Rear Differential Leaking At Filler Plug

Fail 7 Dec 2010 67,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Differential Leaking Input Seal

Front Number Plate Damaged

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/s and N/s Front Brake Discs Worn

O/s and N/s Wiper Blades Deteriorating

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded

Rear Differential Leaking At Filler Plug

Pass 17 Dec 2009 65,550 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 62,687 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 58,879 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 55,791 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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R833 LJT is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R833 LJT, 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 R833 LJT registered?

R833 LJT is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 23 August 1997.

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