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P292 JAJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,564 mi
Last recorded94,564 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport111,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 JAJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 94,564 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 113,017 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 94,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tow socket no mounting

Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 92,669 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 87,920 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 87,920 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 82,313 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 82,261 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 76,432 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 76,432 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 68,855 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 62,488 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Sport?

Based on 24,623 MOT tests across 2,823 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,083
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,117
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 772
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 749
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 700
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 664
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P292 JAJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 111,973 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 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P292 JAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P292 JAJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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