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Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 3,960 cc

R137 TGCMOT history

R137 TGC is a purple petrol Jeep Cherokee Limited A first used on 22 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
139,341 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R137 TGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Cherokee Limited A
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R137 TGC was last recorded at 139,341 miles on 18 May 2026, 5,571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Mar 2013: 94,341 miles, lower than 94,399 miles on 6 Mar 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,770 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,571 miles
Average per year
3,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,341 miles
  • 2025 – 133,770 miles
  • 2024 – 127,125 miles
  • 2023 – 122,001 miles
  • 2021 – 120,815 miles
  • 2020 – 118,998 miles
  • 2018 – 117,395 miles
  • 2017 – 113,152 miles
  • 2016 – 110,044 miles
  • 2015 – 105,144 miles
  • 2014 – 97,320 miles
  • 2013 – 94,341 miles
  • 2011 – 94,271 miles
  • 2010 – 91,597 miles
  • 2009 – 87,708 miles
  • 2008 – 82,595 miles
  • 2007 – 74,796 miles
  • 2006 – 65,529 miles
  • 2005 – 58,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,341 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,341 miles (+5,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    139,341 miles
    Test number
    727740776223
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass133,770 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    133,770 miles
    Test number
    533428364064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail133,764 miles (+6,639)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,764 miles
    Test number
    752918241894
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass127,125 miles (+5,124)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    127,125 miles
    Test number
    184454950525
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass122,001 miles (+1,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    122,001 miles
    Test number
    846435602376
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass120,815 miles (+1,817)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    120,815 miles
    Test number
    909138506496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,998 miles (+1,603)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    118,998 miles
    Test number
    319542748856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,395 miles (+4,243)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,395 miles
    Test number
    510640663902
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Signs of wear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass113,152 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,152 miles
    Test number
    659795888928
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides front outer (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Fail113,152 miles (+3,108)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,152 miles
    Test number
    455578249124
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides front outer (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass110,044 miles (+4,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,044 miles
    Test number
    112792245238
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass105,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,144 miles
    Test number
    177342485188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,144 miles (+7,824)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,144 miles
    Test number
    947032985157
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  14. Pass97,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,320 miles
    Test number
    106750994166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,320 miles (+846)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,320 miles
    Test number
    345560194180
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  16. Pass96,474 miles (+2,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,474 miles
    Test number
    437066564076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  17. Pass94,341 miles (-58)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,341 miles
    Test number
    987446963017
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • NoteCat rattling
  18. Fail94,399 miles (+128)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,399 miles
    Test number
    156525263096
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • NoteCat rattling
  19. Pass94,271 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    94,271 miles
    Test number
    759238621320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,597 miles (+3,889)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,597 miles
    Test number
    462199520387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,708 miles (+5,113)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    87,708 miles
    Test number
    124765119367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,595 miles (+7,799)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    82,595 miles
    Test number
    513058418346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,796 miles (+9,267)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    74,796 miles
    Test number
    340368817323
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  24. Pass65,529 miles (+7,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    65,529 miles
    Test number
    364175106397
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass58,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    58,501 miles
    Test number
    571246005321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,501 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,501 miles
    Test number
    142886105371
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about R137 TGC

Does R137 TGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R137 TGC is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R137 TGC?
The MOT on R137 TGC is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R137 TGC done?
R137 TGC was recorded at 139,341 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 3,936 miles a year.
Has R137 TGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R137 TGC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2025.
Has the mileage on R137 TGC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R137 TGC find?
R137 TGC passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust mounting defective.

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