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R424 ESG

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,035 mi
Last recorded159,035 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited114,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 ESG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2011 159,035 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 147,523 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 147,147 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 134,350 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 125,644 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 17 Jul 2008 125,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2007 111,574 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 101,106 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 90,117 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 90,115 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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R424 ESG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R424 ESG, 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 R424 ESG registered?

R424 ESG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R424 ESG safe to buy?

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