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R96 TUJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

148,388 mi
Last recorded148,388 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 TUJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 148,388 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 143,018 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 135,371 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 135,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 130,428 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 124,368 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 118,864 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 114,603 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 111,950 miles

rear axel brake pipes corrosion evident

Pass 29 Dec 2009 108,046 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 9,781 miles

rear xover mettalbrakepipe and both front shrouded with steel coil unable to gauge rust

Pass 29 Dec 2007 92,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 89,268 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 79,677 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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R96 TUJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R96 TUJ, 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 R96 TUJ registered?

R96 TUJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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