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R502 NJB

1997 Jeep Cherokee

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

164,036 mi
Last recorded164,036 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee109,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 NJB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 164,036 miles

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

underside undersealed

Pass 4 Nov 2024 163,004 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 161,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 25 Oct 2022 159,304 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 158,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

vehicle heavily under sealed. (inspection)

Pass 20 Nov 2020 154,661 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central centre exhaust silencer corroded.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 154,661 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central centre exhaust silencer corroded.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 151,987 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 151,948 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 149,724 miles

parking brake lever close to excessive

Fail 21 Jun 2018 149,724 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

parking brake lever close to excessive

Pass 23 Jun 2017 147,534 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 139,956 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 133,444 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 128,413 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 128,413 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 118,121 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 117,723 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 102,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 102,382 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 94,314 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 93,119 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2009 87,134 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 79,771 miles

end float in both rear drive shafts

Fail 17 Dec 2007 79,759 miles

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

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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 74,884 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 74,884 miles

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

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

all four brake discs are rusty

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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R502 NJB is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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 R502 NJB, 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.

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R502 NJB is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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