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P223 SBJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,968 mi
Last recorded147,968 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport111,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 SBJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 147,968 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion back valance (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres has crack between the treads

Pass 2 Nov 2016 141,591 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 141,585 miles

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 135,880 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 135,870 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 134,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 134,590 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 132,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 132,971 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Apr 2013 132,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr leaf spring banding corroded adrift

Pass 12 Apr 2012 130,253 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2012 130,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 128,089 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 128,089 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 126,006 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 123,837 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 113,491 miles

Both rear tyres sidewall cracking but not showing any cord.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 99,714 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 99,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

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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P223 SBJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P223 SBJ, 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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P223 SBJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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