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P289 LKU

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,028 mi
Last recorded122,028 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited114,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 LKU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 122,028 miles

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

Slight 'lift' in both nearside front suspension ball joints

Fail 10 Sep 2014 122,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Slight 'lift' in both nearside front suspension ball joints

Pass 21 Aug 2013 116,730 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 112,294 miles

front brake pads fairly low

slight play nearside @ offside front ball joints

Fail 6 Sep 2012 112,294 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake pads fairly low

slight play nearside @ offside front ball joints

Pass 14 Sep 2011 106,928 miles

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

slight up and down play offside front top and bottom ball joints

Pass 6 Sep 2010 101,337 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 99,425 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

some surface corrosion to rear of front to rear brake pipe

Pass 29 Aug 2008 97,884 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 96,426 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 90,401 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 90,401 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 85,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P289 LKU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P289 LKU, 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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P289 LKU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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