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P298 SKH

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,184 mi
Last recorded169,184 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited114,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 SKH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 169,184 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 169,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s front drive shaft has slight play

o/s drive shaft has severe play on oter uj

Pass 21 May 2007 153,293 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 142,008 miles

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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P298 SKH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P298 SKH, 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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What year was P298 SKH registered?

P298 SKH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P298 SKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P298 SKH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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