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R952 PPE

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,152 mi
Last recorded99,152 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 PPE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 99,152 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D Bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D Bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 99,152 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D Bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D Bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

condensation in nearside headlamp

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2014 96,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres tread becoming low on the inner edges

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 94,066 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,540 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 88,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 81,232 miles

front number plate cracked (still readable at prescribed distance).

Pass 5 Oct 2009 73,245 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2008 63,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 63,503 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 52,981 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 44,631 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 35,763 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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R952 PPE is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R952 PPE, 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 R952 PPE registered?

R952 PPE is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R952 PPE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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