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R894 TRH

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,724 mi
Last recorded108,724 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 TRH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 108,724 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 105,955 miles

both rear shocker shrouds corroding

Fail 2 Mar 2010 105,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear shocker shrouds corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2009 103,668 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 103,668 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 95,085 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 95,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 81,683 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 81,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 79,054 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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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R894 TRH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R894 TRH, 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 R894 TRH registered?

R894 TRH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R894 TRH safe to buy?

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