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P290 SUW

1997 Chrysler Jeep

White Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,428 mi
Last recorded89,428 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Jeep88,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 SUW
MakeChrysler
ModelJeep
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 89,428 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 88,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp casing damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 86,495 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO BACK BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear position lamp DAMAGED but not emitting white light to rear

Pass 25 Jun 2022 83,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 83,799 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 83,554 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 83,207 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 82,437 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,276 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,344 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,037 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 79,037 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 77,739 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 75,572 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 71,275 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 67,587 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 62,275 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 62,113 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 58,483 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 54,507 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,075 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep?

Based on 2,018 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
3,877
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35
fog lamp not working 33
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P290 SUW is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep in White with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1997 Chrysler Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 88,030 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler Jeep fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P290 SUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Chrysler Jeep is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P290 SUW registered?

P290 SUW is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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