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P305 RVG

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,475 mi
Last recorded165,475 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited114,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 RVG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 165,475 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Readings 146 / 46 (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 160,761 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside engine leaking / (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 160,489 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Retaining device clamp (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 156,019 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s sill and front floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 156,014 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s sill and front floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 152,729 miles

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

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Steering damper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2015 152,598 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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P305 RVG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P305 RVG, 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 P305 RVG registered?

P305 RVG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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