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J21 PXJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,619 mi
Last recorded107,619 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 PXJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 107,619 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All. ()

Pass 24 Jan 2025 107,574 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All. ()

Pass 25 Jan 2024 107,536 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 5 Oct 2022 106,018 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 104,852 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All. ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 102,341 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All. ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 101,061 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 95,823 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 95,755 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 90,862 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 85,594 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 84,742 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 84,742 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 82,892 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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J21 PXJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 101,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J21 PXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J21 PXJ registered?

J21 PXJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J21 PXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 PXJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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