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R881 WAK

1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

133,455 mi
Last recorded133,455 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee104,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 WAK
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 133,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 133,111 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 131,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 130,412 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes cracked/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 130,412 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes cracked/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 127,450 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Panhard Rod

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 127,440 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Panhard Rod

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 124,544 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Panhard Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking Brake Effort Much Lower Than Offside

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox Areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 124,382 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Panhard Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking Brake Effort Much Lower Than Offside

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox Areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 120,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 120,501 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 119,688 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 119,596 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak on engine,gearbox & power steering ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 118,155 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 118,149 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion o/s n/s door steps (6.1.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 116,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 113,488 miles

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

center exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 110,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 106,843 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 103,306 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 98,200 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 98,200 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 93,602 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 86,760 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 80,663 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 73,967 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 35,554 MOT tests across 3,022 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
3,965
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,638
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,539
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,050
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R881 WAK is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee 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 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 104,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R881 WAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R881 WAK registered?

R881 WAK is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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