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P185 WKG

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,990 mi
Last recorded129,990 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport111,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 WKG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 129,990 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 129,990 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 123,610 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 123,610 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 119,363 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 119,363 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 115,898 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 115,898 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2009 111,436 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 111,436 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2007 101,313 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 101,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2006 94,237 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 94,237 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak on rear axle

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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P185 WKG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P185 WKG, 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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P185 WKG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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