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R674 LPD

1997 Jeep Cherokee

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

156,155 mi
Last recorded156,155 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee109,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 LPD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 156,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 156,112 miles

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 153,714 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 149,176 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 145,881 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 145,800 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside rear side skirt/jack point. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Corner bumper is missing. (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades. (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 141,722 miles

Oil leak.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 133,374 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 124,315 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 120,278 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 113,160 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 102,234 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 101,222 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 99,145 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 95,240 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 90,717 miles

no rear seats fitted rear seatbelts damage not tested

Pass 28 Nov 2006 85,310 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 80,080 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 87,431 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R674 LPD is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R674 LPD, 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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R674 LPD is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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