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P171 AWV

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,172 mi
Last recorded88,172 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 AWV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 88,172 miles

corrosionforming on floor pans and rear chassis rails

Fail 30 Jul 2010 85,672 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear leaf springs are corroded

exhaust in poor condtion

vehicle corroded on underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2010 85,672 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear leaf springs are corroded

exhaust in poor condtion

vehicle corroded on underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2009 79,852 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 79,849 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

windscreen not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2008 76,567 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside parking brake cable securing springs ineffective

Fail 19 Jun 2008 76,567 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside parking brake cable securing springs ineffective

Pass 13 Feb 2007 74,450 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 74,234 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 69,950 miles

advise brake check

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge †rear exhaust poor condition †both rear spring poor condition †

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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P171 AWV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P171 AWV, 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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P171 AWV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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