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P15 RAN

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,799 mi
Last recorded146,799 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 RAN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 146,799 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 139,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 129,351 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 129,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 124,378 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 124,378 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 118,377 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

all of the above items meet the M O T requirements at time of test but will require attention in the near future

deteriation and surface corrosion rear leaf springs

deteriation both headlamp reflectors

deteriation to exhaust system and brackets etc

Fail 28 Sep 2010 118,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

all of the above items meet the M O T requirements at time of test but will require attention in the near future

deteriation and surface corrosion rear leaf springs

deteriation both headlamp reflectors

deteriation front brake discs

deteriation to exhaust system and brackets etc

Pass 14 Sep 2009 114,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all of the above items meet the M O T requirements at time of test but will require attention in near future

deteriation to both front headlamp reflectors

deteriation to exhaust system and fittings baffles loose

front discs wearing thin

offside rear service and park brake lower than nearside suggesting possible attention to brakes required

Pass 26 Jun 2008 108,305 miles

deteriation to nearside and offside front headlamp reflectors acceptable at time of test attention required in near future

Fail 17 Jun 2008 107,402 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

deteriation to nearside and offside front headlamp reflectors acceptable at time of test attention required in near future

Pass 24 Apr 2007 96,124 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 88,483 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?

Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,468
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,695
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,004
Headlamp aim too low 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 769
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P15 RAN is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 101,064 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 Jeep Cherokee Limited A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P15 RAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited A typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P15 RAN is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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