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R955 KFE

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,811 mi
Last recorded103,811 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 KFE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 103,811 miles

* Water pipe leading off of water pump fouling auxilary drive belt. starting to cut through

Battery insecure

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear tyre starting to seperate on outer sidewall

no wash from nearside front jet.

offside front universal joint requires replacement. stiff when on full lock.

offside rear tyre starting to seperate on outer sidewall

Fail 2 Dec 2011 103,811 miles

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

* Water pipe leading off of water pump fouling auxilary drive belt. starting to cut through

Battery insecure

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear tyre starting to seperate on outer sidewall

no wash from nearside front jet.

offside front universal joint requires replacement. stiff when on full lock.

offside rear tyre starting to seperate on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Oct 2010 100,627 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 100,627 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 91,246 miles

Difficult to assess steel brake pipes for corrosion due to manufacturers covering.

Nearside front tyre tread depth low

Offside mirror glass secured with tape

Rear shock absorber lower bushes perished

Temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting

Fail 8 Oct 2009 91,246 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Difficult to assess steel brake pipes for corrosion due to manufacturers covering.

Nearside front tyre tread depth low

Offside mirror glass secured with tape

Rear shock absorber lower bushes perished

Temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting

Pass 9 Oct 2008 87,772 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 82,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 82,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 72,079 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 59,986 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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R955 KFE is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R955 KFE, 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 R955 KFE registered?

R955 KFE is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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