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R331 XVW

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,934 mi
Last recorded139,934 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited114,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 XVW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 139,934 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front diff leaking

o/s/wiper rubber split

Fail 30 Mar 2010 139,934 miles

Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front diff leaking

o/s/wiper rubber split

Pass 7 Feb 2009 134,238 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 134,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 124,351 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 117,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 109,017 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited?

Based on 26,041 MOT tests across 3,153 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
4,834
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,344
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 883
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 799
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 779
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 772
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R331 XVW is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 114,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Td Limited fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R331 XVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R331 XVW registered?

R331 XVW is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R331 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R331 XVW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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