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P326 NBP

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,215 mi
Last recorded98,215 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 NBP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 98,215 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 96,701 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 94,701 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 91,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 90,811 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 90,462 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

various areas of corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2020 88,634 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 88,259 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 88,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 May 2018 88,212 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 87,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 82,469 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 76,070 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 71,521 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 68,419 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 66,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 64,155 miles

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

OSF wiper split

Pass 18 May 2010 61,681 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 58,990 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 58,990 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 56,395 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 53,660 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2007 53,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 50,854 miles

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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P326 NBP is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P326 NBP, 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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P326 NBP is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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