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R804 COU

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,758 mi
Last recorded81,758 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 COU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 81,758 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 79,732 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 79,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 75,663 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?

Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,468
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,695
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,004
Headlamp aim too low 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 769
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R804 COU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 101,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Limited A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R804 COU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited A typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R804 COU registered?

R804 COU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is R804 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R804 COU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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