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P157 KAJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Green Diesel 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,630 mi
Last recorded152,630 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport111,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 KAJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 152,630 miles

nearside front inner wing slight corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 143,807 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 136,020 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 127,047 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 117,461 miles

Nearside Outer Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Outer Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 111,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers worn

Pass 25 Aug 2012 111,081 miles

wipers worn

Pass 7 Jul 2011 107,062 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 102,022 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 102,021 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

play in front prop output bearing in transfer box

rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2009 93,130 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 93,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake test not done due to leaks.

Pass 29 May 2008 84,827 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 83,183 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 83,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 78,984 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Sport?

Based on 24,623 MOT tests across 2,823 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,083
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,117
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 772
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 749
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 700
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 664
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P157 KAJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Green with a 2,429cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 111,973 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Td Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P157 KAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P157 KAJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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