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R874 CGJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,716 mi
Last recorded104,716 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 CGJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 104,716 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 103,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

offside front seatbelt retract weak

Pass 28 Jun 2024 103,207 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Negative battery terminal slightly loose

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 102,535 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 102,535 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 102,459 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 101,492 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 93,643 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides surface corrosion - unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle oil leak

Rear exhaust corrosion

Rear tailgate gas struts weak

some movement steering column top mount

surface corrosion brake pipes

Pass 1 Nov 2017 90,614 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Oil leak Axle

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 88,136 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak from rear axle

slight blow from exhaust

unable to see front brake pipes

Fail 19 Oct 2016 88,136 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working front,rear and tell tail (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak from rear axle

slight blow from exhaust

unable to see front brake pipes

Pass 26 Oct 2015 86,115 miles

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

Rear Axle oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 86,115 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Axle oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 83,443 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Both headlight reflectors corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 83,443 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both headlight reflectors corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 81,470 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

headlamp reflectors deteriotating

surface corrosion brake pipes

Pass 31 Oct 2012 79,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 79,686 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 77,502 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 76,776 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 75,958 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 75,952 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 75,413 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 75,413 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 72,657 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 67,780 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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R874 CGJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 R874 CGJ, 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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R874 CGJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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