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P312 YYJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,406 mi
Last recorded162,406 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 YYJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 162,406 miles

Front nearside top and bottom ball joints have slight movement

Gearbox oil cooler pipe leaking

Pass 27 May 2010 161,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight sideways play in steering box drop arm

Pass 23 Jun 2009 160,286 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 160,286 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 15 May 2008 99,126 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 128,736 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight damage o/s/f indicator lens.

Pass 29 Apr 2006 87,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?

Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,468
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,695
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,004
Headlamp aim too low 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 769
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P312 YYJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 101,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Limited A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P312 YYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited A typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P312 YYJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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