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R984 YHJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

176,665 mi
Last recorded176,665 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 YHJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 176,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 176,665 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 169,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn wheel locks when on right hand lock possibly drive shaft u/j (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

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

Fail 15 May 2018 169,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn wheel locks when on right hand lock possibly drive shaft u/j (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 169,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

all brakepipes rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2016 168,961 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 6 Aug 2016 168,961 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 168,741 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pittman arm boot connected to steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides ()

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

Offside Front driveshaft seal in axle leaking oil

Pass 14 Aug 2015 162,094 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 162,090 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 154,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 151,117 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 151,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 143,863 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 139,431 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 139,431 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 134,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play in steering box

Pass 11 Aug 2009 124,288 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 119,263 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 102,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 102,553 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 98,617 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 95,712 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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R984 YHJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 R984 YHJ, 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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R984 YHJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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