1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L Petrol · R547 DBP
1997 Jeep Cherokee (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 89,131 miles. MOT valid until 11/12/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- JEEP CHEROKEE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,131 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
R547 DBP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 89,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R547 DBP Mileage History
- 28/11/202287,241 mi
- 23/11/202388,007 mi+766 mi
- 26/11/202488,788 mi+781 mi
- 02/12/202488,824 mi+36 mi
- 10/12/202589,131 mi+307 mi
Average of roughly 623 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R547 DBP 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 Cherokee (R547 DBP) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))”; “Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”.
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