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R960 OEO

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,602 mi
Last recorded140,602 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 OEO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 140,602 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 136,342 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 136,282 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 131,594 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 126,676 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 122,264 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 118,233 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 111,776 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 103,379 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 91,711 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 91,423 miles

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

Exhaust corroded and centre clamp broken

Pass 15 Apr 2013 82,624 miles

small cut in nearside front tyre wall

underside freshly waxoyled

Fail 12 Apr 2013 82,614 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

small cut in nearside front tyre wall

underside freshly waxoyled

Fail 21 Mar 2013 82,570 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

small cut in nearside front tyre wall

underside freshly waxoyled

Pass 3 Aug 2010 78,818 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 78,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

heavy surface corrosion in exhaust centre clamp

rear shock absorber bushes sllightly perished

slight movement in n/s/f outer driveshaft universal joint

slight movement in rear anti-roll bar inner bush

slight play in steering column

wear in front brake discs

Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,143 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 59,679 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 59,679 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 54,426 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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R960 OEO is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R960 OEO, 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 R960 OEO registered?

R960 OEO is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R960 OEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R960 OEO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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