1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee LTD Auto 4.0L Petrol · R197 CET
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee LTD Auto (4.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 113,606 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LTD AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,606 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.
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R197 CET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 113,606 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R197 CET 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto (R197 CET) between August 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”.
R197 CET Mileage History
- 16/08/2023111,361 mi
- 09/01/2025113,442 mi+2,081 mi
- 21/10/2025113,588 mi+146 mi
- 21/10/2025113,588 mi
- 08/04/2026113,606 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 849 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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