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C8 KEE

1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,723 mi
Last recorded137,723 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee104,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 KEE
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 137,723 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 137,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2023 136,656 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 136,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emission not tested (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 133,900 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 133,900 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 May 2021 130,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2021 130,318 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 126,014 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 123,585 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 13 Oct 2017 120,976 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 120,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 116,775 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2016 116,773 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs lipped / worn

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 113,134 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 113,134 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2014 105,214 miles

Both rear shock lower bushes slightly perished

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Rear exhaust corroded next to hanger weld behind silencer - not blowing at present

Pass 3 May 2013 97,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 97,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2012 88,931 miles

Front discs moderately worn

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear springs moderately corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 88,931 miles

Front discs moderately worn

Rear springs moderately corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 79,748 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in drag link bush

Pass 3 Jun 2010 71,143 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 65,781 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight wear to adjustable steering column clamp

Pass 11 Jul 2008 60,557 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 57,265 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 51,116 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 35,554 MOT tests across 3,022 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
3,965
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,638
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,539
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,050
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C8 KEE is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 104,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chrysler Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C8 KEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C8 KEE is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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