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P199 YEU

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,400 mi
Last recorded130,400 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 YEU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 130,400 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 123,360 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 119,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 119,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 114,775 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 106,356 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 97,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 97,111 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front.from flexible hose to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front.from flexible hose to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 89,814 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 87,405 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 82,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,918 miles

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

n/s park rake effort slightly low

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2010 77,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s park rake effort slightly low

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

Fail 4 May 2010 77,918 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 11 May 2009 70,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

hand brake lever high ,close to fail

Fail 9 May 2009 70,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

hand brake lever high ,close to fail

Pass 13 May 2008 63,173 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 55,475 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 49,782 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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P199 YEU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P199 YEU, 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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P199 YEU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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