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R942 SLY

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,364 mi
Last recorded130,364 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 SLY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 130,364 miles

clip missing from n/s/rear spring

small exhaust blow

Pass 20 Jul 2010 125,065 miles

slight play in front suspension ball joints

Pass 23 May 2009 118,119 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 118,119 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both front metal brake pipes under wheel arches corroded

rear leaf spring front support bushes worn

rear leaf springs badly corroded

rear shock lower bushes worn

Pass 22 May 2008 114,537 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 114,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2007 107,398 miles

offside rear tyre worn around center band

slight blow on exhaust front pipe/ manifold area

slight wear in nearside rear lower shock absorber bush

Fail 22 May 2007 107,937 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight wear in nearside rear lower shock bush

Pass 26 Jun 2006 93,346 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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R942 SLY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R942 SLY, 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 R942 SLY registered?

R942 SLY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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