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R914 LHC

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

81,446 mi
Last recorded81,446 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 LHC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 81,446 miles

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,829 miles

corrosion through out most suspension components

Fail 22 Jul 2015 80,813 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine misfire

general corrosion to underside components

o/s/r tyre 2.mm

rear bumper damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,822 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 79,822 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 75,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 75,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 78,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 78,486 miles

offside front drive shaft worn

Fail 4 Aug 2010 78,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside front drive shaft worn

Pass 10 Aug 2009 68,450 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 68,450 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 61,220 miles

damp around steering box but not leaking at time of test

discs have slight wear

front anti roll bar rubbers deterioated

oil leak

rear springs corroded ok at time of test

rear tyres close to legal limit and all tyres side walls perished

Fail 6 Jul 2007 55,604 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre has slight damage to inside sidewall

Pass 6 Jul 2007 55,604 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre has slight damage to inside sidewall

Fail 5 Jul 2006 49,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre damaged on inside wall

Pass 5 Jul 2006 49,515 miles

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on inside wall

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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R914 LHC is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 R914 LHC, 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 R914 LHC registered?

R914 LHC is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R914 LHC safe to buy?

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