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R906 SJH

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,220 mi
Last recorded118,220 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 SJH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 118,220 miles

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

oil around power steering box area

slight play nearside and offside rear hub areas

Fail 11 Apr 2025 118,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases insecure and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

oil around power steering box area

slight play nearside and offside rear hub areas

Pass 24 Apr 2024 116,901 miles

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

oil around steering box and pipe area

Fail 23 Apr 2024 116,898 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at lower clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil around steering box and pipe area

Pass 28 Apr 2023 114,016 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front wiper blade split

rear number plate loose

slight blow front exhaust area,loose?

slight play in rear hub / bearing areas

Fail 27 Apr 2023 114,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front wiper blade split

rear number plate loose

slight blow front exhaust area,loose?

slight play in rear hub / bearing areas

Pass 19 Nov 2021 111,161 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

internal mirror not fitted

nearside and offside internal headlight reflectors worn

offside rear suspension link pin close to rear wheel

rear propshaft u.j bolts slight worn

slight play in nearside and offside rear hub / bearing areas

Fail 7 Jul 2021 111,146 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Electrical wiring insecure 02 sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side & Off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Near side & Off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Near side & Off side (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Near side & Off side leaf springs worn

exhaust manifold down pipes cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2020 108,999 miles

both head lights backing rusted.slight weap at p.a.s. pipe.tail pipe missing,

Fail 8 Jul 2020 108,999 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

both head lights backing rusted.slight weap at p.a.s. pipe.tail pipe missing,

Pass 20 Jan 2018 101,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 101,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 95,328 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger missing exhaust still secure

Fail 21 Jan 2017 95,328 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust hanger missing exhaust still secure

Pass 23 Sep 2014 90,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 90,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 88,763 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 86,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 83,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 79,797 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear brake backing plate slightly damp, indicating a possible fluid leak inside the drum

Pass 26 Oct 2009 74,935 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 29 Oct 2008 67,325 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2008 67,325 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,773 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Park brake high

Fail 27 Oct 2006 58,656 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 58,656 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R906 SJH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R906 SJH, 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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R906 SJH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 15 November 1997.

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