1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A 4.0L Petrol · R370 EGJ
1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A (4.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 51,996 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- JEEP CHEROKEE LIMITED A
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R370 EGJ Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 51,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R370 EGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A (R370 EGJ) between July 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (27 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 104 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective emergency fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative Not working (4.4.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative Not working (4.4.1 (e))”.
R370 EGJ Mileage History
- 18/07/200617,498 mi
- 17/07/200719,818 mi+2,320 mi
- 28/07/200822,521 mi+2,703 mi
- 03/08/200924,341 mi+1,820 mi
- 30/07/201026,363 mi+2,022 mi
- 20/07/201128,985 mi+2,622 mi
- 26/07/201231,097 mi+2,112 mi
- 26/07/201231,097 mi
- 17/07/201332,689 mi+1,592 mi
- 23/07/201434,443 mi+1,754 mi
- 23/07/201434,443 mi
- 07/08/201535,366 mi+923 mi
- 07/08/201535,366 mi
- 02/08/201637,769 mi+2,403 mi
- 04/08/201637,769 mi
- 03/08/201740,409 mi+2,640 mi
- 03/08/201740,409 mi
- 31/07/201842,331 mi+1,922 mi
- 24/07/201944,096 mi+1,765 mi
- 24/07/201944,096 mi
- 03/08/202046,035 mi+1,939 mi
- 31/08/202147,733 mi+1,698 mi
- 31/08/202147,733 mi
- 01/09/202248,800 mi+1,067 mi
- 10/08/202349,734 mi+934 mi
- 27/08/202450,830 mi+1,096 mi
- 24/07/202551,513 mi+683 mi
- 24/07/202551,513 mi
- 27/07/202651,996 mi+483 mi
Average of roughly 1,723 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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