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J13 MDC

1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,898 mi
Last recorded112,898 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee104,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 MDC
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 112,898 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 112,588 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 111,344 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 109,811 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 108,656 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 108,656 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2014 103,911 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 102,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nsr tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 30 Apr 2013 102,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nsr tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2012 100,784 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 100,784 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 99,339 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 96,970 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 91,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 91,040 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 85,535 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 77,901 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 77,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 70,071 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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J13 MDC is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J13 MDC, 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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J13 MDC is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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