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R97 JDD

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,365 mi
Last recorded122,365 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto81,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 JDD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 122,365 miles

corrosion at brake pipes

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Nov 2008 119,355 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped

front drop link bushes perishing

rear axle oil leak

rear suspension components various corroding

slight play in steering idliers

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 19 Nov 2008 119,355 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped

front drop link bushes perishing

rear axle oil leak

rear suspension components various corroding

slight play in steering idliers

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2007 109,776 miles

N/S headlamp partially insecure

Some play developing steering column bushes

Some uneveness recorded rear brakes hand & foot

Fail 14 Nov 2007 109,761 miles

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

N/S headlamp partially insecure

Nearside Front 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)

Some play steering column bushes

Some uneveness recorded rear brakes hand & foot

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto?

Based on 46,063 MOT tests across 6,874 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
6,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,521
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,442
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,302
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,972
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R97 JDD is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 81,930 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 Auto fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,521 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R97 JDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R97 JDD registered?

R97 JDD is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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