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P277 DVJ

1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,315 mi
Last recorded106,315 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee104,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 DVJ
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 106,315 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 106,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 106,205 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 106,199 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring and sensor (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 105,974 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 105,532 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 104,576 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Coolant leak

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r/ and o/s/r/ top bushes of shock absorbers deterioting

n/s/r/ tyre slight cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2014 104,576 miles

Coolant leak

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r/ and o/s/r/ top bushes of shock absorbers deterioting

n/s/r/ tyre slight cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2013 103,821 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 103,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 102,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 102,742 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 101,504 miles

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

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

exhaust rubbing fuel tank strap

Fail 9 Mar 2011 101,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

exhaust rubbing fuel tank strap

Pass 20 Mar 2010 99,247 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 99,210 miles

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

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

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 99,196 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 92,774 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 92,181 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 88,513 miles

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

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

slight water leak from cap

Pass 18 Jan 2006 84,206 miles

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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P277 DVJ is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P277 DVJ, 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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P277 DVJ is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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