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P264 KMS

1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

132,709 mi
Last recorded132,709 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee104,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 KMS
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 132,709 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 130,846 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 130,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 127,760 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 124,636 miles

Advice: Rear boot struts weakened

Front brake discs worn , pitted or scored (corroded) but not seriously weakened

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F & O/S/F coil springs slightly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn , pitted or scored (corroded) but not seriously weakened

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2015 124,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advice: Rear boot struts weakened

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake discs worn , pitted or scored (corroded) but not seriously weakened

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F & O/S/F coil springs slightly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn , pitted or scored (corroded) but not seriously weakened

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 121,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2014 121,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 116,959 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 113,625 miles

Oil leak

crack in offside front headlamp lens

Fail 16 May 2012 113,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

crack in offside front headlamp lens

Pass 25 May 2011 107,550 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 107,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 100,456 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 100,456 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 25 May 2010 100,336 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 May 2009 89,429 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 89,429 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 80,000 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 70,051 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2006 62,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2006 62,957 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 35,554 MOT tests across 3,022 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
3,965
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,638
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,539
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,050
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P264 KMS is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 104,689 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 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P264 KMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P264 KMS is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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