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P293 HTV

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,396 mi
Last recorded131,396 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport111,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 HTV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 131,396 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 130,168 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 128,967 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 127,665 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 126,410 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 125,217 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 124,357 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 120,603 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 116,796 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 113,123 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 109,515 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 104,649 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 100,578 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 96,883 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 96,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 93,566 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 86,733 miles

slight brake binding o/s front

Pass 2 Apr 2009 86,519 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 86,500 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 82,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 79,596 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 79,596 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Exhaust manifold shows signs of leakage

Offside front seat belt difficult to release under pressure

offside front headlamp lense very badly cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2006 75,455 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 75,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P293 HTV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P293 HTV, 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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What year was P293 HTV registered?

P293 HTV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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