MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,905 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited?
Based on 26,041 MOT tests across 3,153 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P257 RFV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 114,550 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 Limited fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P257 RFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Jeep Cherokee Td Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P257 RFV registered?
P257 RFV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 7 March 1997.
Is P257 RFV safe to buy?
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