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R85 BAN

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,545 mi
Last recorded177,545 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 BAN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 177,545 miles

All brake pipes slight corrosion

Cut in O/S/f tyre

O/S/ and N/S Rear leaf springs weak and misaligned

O/S/R shock damp

O/S/f lower ball joint slight lift

Power steering leak

slight play in steering column

Fail 19 Sep 2013 177,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All brake pipes slight corrosion

Cut in O/S/f tyre

O/S/ and N/S Rear leaf springs weak and misaligned

O/S/R shock damp

O/S/f lower ball joint slight lift

Power steering leak

slight play in steering column

Pass 6 Aug 2012 175,472 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 171,994 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 169,507 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 167,472 miles

Centre 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)

cut in o/s/f tyre

coolant leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2008 164,426 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 162,634 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 162,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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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R85 BAN 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 R85 BAN, 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 R85 BAN registered?

R85 BAN is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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