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P260 RFV

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Green Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,304 mi
Last recorded138,304 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited114,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 RFV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 138,304 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2012 138,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 125,285 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2010 112,503 miles

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

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

nearside rear back plate damp with oil

Fail 3 Jul 2010 112,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside rear back plate damp with oil

Pass 6 Aug 2008 109,445 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil on outer side of rear off side brake drum

Pass 29 Jun 2007 102,995 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 94,077 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited?

Based on 26,041 MOT tests across 3,153 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
4,834
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,344
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 883
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 799
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 779
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 772
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P260 RFV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Green with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P260 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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P260 RFV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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