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P214 LAN

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,325 mi
Last recorded130,325 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 LAN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 130,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all front torque arm bushes perished

all rear shock absorber bushes perished

movement in steering column

offside rear bump stop hanging off

Pass 14 May 2009 123,186 miles

O/S & N/S Rear tyres are perished

Fail 9 May 2009 123,186 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O/S & N/S Rear tyres are perished

Pass 15 Apr 2009 123,112 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel tank strap broken but component still secure

Fail 14 Apr 2009 123,112 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 118,442 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 118,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 110,418 miles

offside front abs sensor wire brackets corroded and broken

Pass 28 Apr 2006 102,883 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 102,883 miles

Nearside Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

o/s/f bkt broken rusted

slight pin hole centre box

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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P214 LAN 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 P214 LAN, 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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P214 LAN is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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