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R896 CET

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,559 mi
Last recorded84,559 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 CET
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 84,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering arm dust covers deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 23 Feb 2013 79,306 miles

all brake pipes greased

near side rear brake grabbing slighty

Pass 7 Apr 2010 74,844 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 74,844 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corosion on brak pipes

corrosion on underfloor front to rear

oilleak

very slight play on both side bottom ball jonts

Pass 23 Jan 2009 68,660 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 68,660 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

adjustable anti roll bar link require slight play

corrosion on springs

discs wearing

slight corrosion on fuel and brake pipes

slight corrosion underfloor

slight oil leak

slight play on front d bushs

Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,988 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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R896 CET is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R896 CET, 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 R896 CET registered?

R896 CET is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R896 CET safe to buy?

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