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R401 RVN

1997 Jeep Cherokee

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,119 mi
Last recorded125,119 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee109,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 RVN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 125,119 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 121,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre low on tread

rear n"plate poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2007 105,757 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 105,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 83,931 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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R401 RVN is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 109,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R401 RVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R401 RVN registered?

R401 RVN is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R401 RVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 RVN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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