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P192 RNV

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,275 mi
Last recorded78,275 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP192 RNV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 78,275 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 78,270 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 77,679 miles

Offside leaf springs corroded and near side

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

water leak rear of engine

Pass 25 Sep 2023 76,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 76,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering damper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 75,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 73,901 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from heater hose on top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box / hoses ? (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 69,948 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box/pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 69,946 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box/pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 66,699 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 66,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear 2 of (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 64,264 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 60,353 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 57,433 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 56,176 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,777 miles

front and rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 15 May 2013 54,951 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 54,331 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 52,410 miles

Coolant leak

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

front differentail propsharft seal has slight leak

rear differentail cover has slight leak

transfer box has slight leak

Pass 15 May 2010 49,573 miles

centre exhaust is starting to corrode & has slight leak on joint

front antiroll bar clamp bushes are worn

front differential propshaft seal has slight leak

transfer box has slight fluid leak

Pass 27 May 2009 47,221 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 45,440 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 43,248 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 40,353 miles

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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P192 RNV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P192 RNV, 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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P192 RNV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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