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R854 CGY

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,280 mi
Last recorded131,280 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 CGY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 131,280 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 130,277 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 128,630 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 125,921 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 125,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 118,238 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 114,889 miles

1 exhaust mounting broken

1exhaust clamp missing others badly rusted

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2014 114,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

1 exhaust mounting broken

1exhaust clamp missing others badly rusted

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 113,002 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 108,325 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 103,988 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 99,129 miles

Oil leak

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 19 Jun 2008 95,945 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 91,401 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 84,670 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 84,668 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 84,622 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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R854 CGY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R854 CGY, 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 R854 CGY registered?

R854 CGY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R854 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R854 CGY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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