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P241 LAN

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,840 mi
Last recorded130,840 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 LAN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 130,840 miles

Both rear leaf springs sagging

Brake pipes covered- unable to carry out full corrosion assessment

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 123,106 miles

Brake pipes corroded

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

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

Front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Rear exhaust mount broken

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 123,102 miles

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

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipes corroded

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

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

Front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Rear exhaust mount broken

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 118,890 miles

Exhaust system corroded, not leaking

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 115,572 miles

Oil leak

slight play in nsr and osr wheel bearings.

Pass 22 May 2012 110,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

sileencer and cat/converter corroded

Fail 21 May 2012 110,943 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

sileencer and cat/converter corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 105,788 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust silencer corroded

n/s o/s rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

o/s rear service and parking brake efficiency slightly low

slight exhaust leak from manifold area

Pass 14 May 2010 100,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

catalytic converter shield corroded

n/s o/s rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

n/s o/s wiper blades split on ends

slight exhaust leak from centre section

Pass 23 Apr 2009 92,225 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 84,663 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 78,984 miles

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

o/s/f rollbar top link arm bush poor

Pass 19 Jan 2006 73,230 miles

o/s/f brake disc worn

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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P241 LAN is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P241 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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P241 LAN is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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