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R922 ORU

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,785 mi
Last recorded82,785 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 ORU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 82,785 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 81,825 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 81,825 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 79,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 79,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 76,357 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 76,357 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 72,751 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 69,052 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 55,725 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R922 ORU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R922 ORU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R922 ORU registered?

R922 ORU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R922 ORU safe to buy?

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