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R854 SLO

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,174 mi
Last recorded99,174 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 SLO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 99,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot struts unable to hold boot lid up

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake pads worn low

o/s/f door check strap broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r lamp lenz cracked

oil leak

rear number plate cracked

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

tested in wet conditions

Fail 12 Jan 2010 99,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot struts unable to hold boot lid up

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake pads worn low

o/s/f door check strap broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r lamp lenz cracked

oil leak

rear number plate cracked

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

tested in wet conditions

Fail 22 Jan 2009 91,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside rear lamp unit cracked

possible signs of coolant leakage

power steering hose damp

rear registration plate cracked

rigid plastic inner sill covers fitted

tailgate struts becoming weak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 91,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside rear lamp unit cracked

possible signs of coolant leakage

power steering hose damp

rear registration plate cracked

rigid plastic inner sill covers fitted

tailgate struts becoming weak

Pass 22 Dec 2007 87,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long travel on the parking brake lever

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

offside front fog lamp unit missing

offside front tyre underinflated

offside rear lamp unit cracked

rear registration plate becoming insecure

Fail 22 Dec 2007 87,664 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long travel on the parking brake lever

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

offside front fog lamp unit missing

offside front tyre underinflated

offside rear lamp unit cracked

rear registration plate becoming insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2006 78,019 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads wearing low

oil leaks

rear number plate craked

rear wiper split

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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 SLO is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R854 SLO, 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 SLO registered?

R854 SLO is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R854 SLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R854 SLO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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