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R97 SLB

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,606 mi
Last recorded121,606 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 SLB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 121,606 miles

N/S/R TYRE TREAD ON 1.6mm MINIMUM LIMIT

both wiper blades split & poor clearing action

exhaust cat internals loose

n/s/r service and parking brakes not as efficient as o/s

Fail 5 Feb 2009 121,602 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S/R TYRE TREAD ON 1.6mm MINIMUM LIMIT

both wiper blades split & poor clearing action

exhaust cat internals loose

n/s/r service and parking brakes not as efficient as o/s

Pass 9 Jan 2008 119,389 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 115,884 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside side bar insecure.

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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R97 SLB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 98,264 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 R97 SLB, 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 28 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 R97 SLB registered?

R97 SLB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R97 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R97 SLB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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