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R574 ADP

1997 Jeep Cherokee

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

83,955 mi
Last recorded83,955 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee109,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 ADP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 83,955 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 83,801 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 83,243 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 82,448 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 81,726 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,029 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 80,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 79,503 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 78,915 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 78,299 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 77,691 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 76,980 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp pattern is not perfect.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,372 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on edges.

o/s headlamp chipped.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 72,443 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s headlight chipped

Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,765 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

o/s headlamp chipped

Pass 22 Sep 2010 65,709 miles

o/s headlamp chipped

Pass 17 Sep 2009 63,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 60,311 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

disabled driver controls to brake and accelerator fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,538 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,493 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 52,493 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R574 ADP is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R574 ADP, 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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What year was R574 ADP registered?

R574 ADP is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R574 ADP safe to buy?

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