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P299 HTV

1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,542 mi
Last recorded94,542 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee104,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 HTV
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 94,542 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

nearside and offside headlamp reflectors corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 94,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

nearside and offside headlamp reflectors corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 84,638 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 84,638 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 84,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 84,600 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,123 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 68,050 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 68,050 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,980 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 52,068 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 49,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 24 May 2006 46,535 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 35,554 MOT tests across 3,022 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
3,965
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,638
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,539
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,050
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P299 HTV is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 104,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P299 HTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P299 HTV is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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