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R957 EOJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,559 mi
Last recorded185,559 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 EOJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 185,559 miles

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

Wipers starting to split

Pass 27 Aug 2010 181,978 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 181,817 miles

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 172,614 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 162,955 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear brake effort lower than nearside

Pass 29 Aug 2008 162,955 miles

offside rear brake effort lower than nearside

Fail 31 Aug 2007 152,799 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 152,799 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2006 138,639 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 138,551 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R957 EOJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R957 EOJ, 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 R957 EOJ registered?

R957 EOJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R957 EOJ safe to buy?

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