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YCZ 2473

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,288 mi
Last recorded170,288 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCZ 2473
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 170,288 miles

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

brake warning light on recommend repair no fault found in test

parking brake just meets requiremants suspect o/s not working well

various oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2023 170,194 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

brake warning light on recommend repair no fault found in test

parking brake just meets requiremants suspect o/s not working well

various oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2021 166,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and sills but not excessive within prescribed areas

Pass 10 Jul 2020 162,905 miles

Front anti roll bar links slightly worn

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust on suspension components and body lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 162,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front anti roll bar links slightly worn

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust on suspension components and body lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 161,253 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 160,974 miles

ALL 4 TYRES PERISHING KEEP CHECK

Pass 22 Jan 2015 160,711 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 160,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 160,612 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 160,001 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 159,167 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 154,200 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 154,200 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 145,314 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2006 135,083 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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YCZ 2473 is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCZ 2473, 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 YCZ 2473 registered?

YCZ 2473 is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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