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R891 EYJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

245,549 mi
Last recorded245,549 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 EYJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 245,549 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 245,549 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 244,989 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

note repair to o/s outer sill

Fail 26 Mar 2024 244,986 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

note repair to o/s outer sill

Pass 11 Oct 2022 244,237 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

note corrosion starting to underbody

Pass 9 Jun 2021 243,930 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

note steering damper has slight fluid leak

Pass 8 Jan 2020 243,092 miles

slight oil leak at nearside of rear axle .

Pass 14 Aug 2018 237,708 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 232,384 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 222,901 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 222,901 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 216,630 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 216,630 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 207,089 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 200,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 193,619 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 187,865 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 187,865 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 178,802 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 175,631 miles

O/S/F driveshaft oil seal leaking.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 165,489 miles

n/s rear brakes weaker

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

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 165,487 miles

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 155,255 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

front number plate cracked

inbalance of front brakes just within limits

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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R891 EYJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R891 EYJ, 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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R891 EYJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 22 November 1997.

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