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P233 XGH

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,542 mi
Last recorded187,542 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 XGH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 187,542 miles

Imbalance on rear footbrake

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 184,100 miles

centre silencer rusted

exhaust mounting broken off but system supported

slight playnearside front lower ball joint

Pass 18 Apr 2011 180,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs discoloured, possible overheat

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 174,058 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 166,746 miles

Both rear leaf springs slightly weak.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Slight play in Nearside ball joints.

Slight play in front anti-roll bar D bushes.

chip in windscreen.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 166,746 miles

Both rear leaf springs slightly weak.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Slight play in Nearside ball joints.

Slight play in front anti-roll bar D bushes.

chip in windscreen.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 158,090 miles

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

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

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

tail gate struts weak

Fail 21 Apr 2008 157,899 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

tail gate struts weak

Pass 30 Apr 2007 145,414 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 145,414 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

end float in both rear half shafts

n/s front tyre only just clears anti roll bar link on a full right lock.

Pass 4 May 2006 136,886 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f fog lamp not working

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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P233 XGH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P233 XGH, 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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P233 XGH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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