1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee 4.0L Petrol · R162 SLO
1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee (4.0L, petrol). First registered 05/11/1997. Recorded mileage 144,647 miles. MOT valid until 13/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- CHRYSLER JEEP CHEROKEE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3960cc
R162 SLO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 144,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R162 SLO Mileage History
- 27/03/2024142,560 mi
- 07/08/2024142,566 mi+6 mi
- 29/04/2025142,572 mi+6 mi
- 08/05/2026144,594 mi+2,022 mi
- 15/05/2026144,647 mi+53 mi
Average of roughly 979 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R162 SLO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee (R162 SLO) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))”.
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