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TBZ 5900

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,469 mi
Last recorded107,469 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 5900
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 107,469 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 105,310 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 101,777 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 101,745 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Drive shaft joint excessively worn both front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure front and rear (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 96,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 93,522 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 89,788 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 86,522 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 85,540 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 83,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

gearbox oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 30 Sep 2014 83,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 24 Oct 2013 77,152 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 76,704 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 76,704 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 75,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 73,649 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 73,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 72,520 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 70,489 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 56,339 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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TBZ 5900 is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TBZ 5900, 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 TBZ 5900 registered?

TBZ 5900 is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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