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P268 RFV

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,763 mi
Last recorded148,763 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 RFV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 148,763 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 147,699 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 146,557 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Trans cooler to gearbox pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 144,542 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 142,997 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 142,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 142,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 142,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 139,568 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 131,481 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 126,119 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 120,636 miles

high level stop light not working

slight seepage from gearbox oil coolant pipes

Pass 13 Feb 2014 114,496 miles

gearbox coolant pipes seeping

Pass 17 Jan 2013 105,344 miles

near side front uj has slight wear

slight seepage from gearbox fluid pipes

Pass 26 Jan 2012 99,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 89,768 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 87,076 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 82,428 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 82,428 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 82,307 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,654 miles

slight play in upper steering column

Pass 21 Apr 2006 63,176 miles

Engine oil leak from oil filter area.

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight leak from centre exhaust joint.

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

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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P268 RFV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P268 RFV, 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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What year was P268 RFV registered?

P268 RFV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P268 RFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P268 RFV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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