1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L Petrol · R805 VBU
1997 Jeep Cherokee (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 156,402 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- JEEP CHEROKEE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11/08/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3960cc
R805 VBU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2018
- 156,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R805 VBU Mileage History
- 12/05/200586,236 mi
- 27/05/200693,780 mi+7,544 mi
- 27/05/200693,780 mi
- 06/09/2007109,451 mi+15,671 mi
- 14/09/2007109,451 mi
- 09/02/2010117,228 mi+7,777 mi
- 12/02/2010117,230 mi+2 mi
- 12/02/2011120,629 mi+3,399 mi
- 23/02/2011120,639 mi+10 mi
- 22/02/2012124,865 mi+4,226 mi
- 01/05/2013126,993 mi+2,128 mi
- 01/05/2013126,993 mi
- 03/03/2014127,050 mi+57 mi
- 10/03/2014128,051 mi+1,001 mi
- 18/05/2015135,626 mi+7,575 mi
- 17/05/2016142,680 mi+7,054 mi
- 24/05/2016142,806 mi+126 mi
- 16/05/2017150,705 mi+7,899 mi
- 02/06/2018156,402 mi+5,697 mi
Average of roughly 5,374 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
R805 VBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jeep Cherokee (R805 VBU) between May 2005 and June 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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