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P351 BPF

1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,188 mi
Last recorded153,188 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee104,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 BPF
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 153,188 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 152,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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 22 Jan 2008 148,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

centre exhaust box baffles broken and rattling around inside box

o/s windscreen wiper blade is badly split at the bottom but is clearing the windscreen ok at the moment

Fail 21 Jan 2008 148,815 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

centre exhaust box baffles broken and rattling around inside box

o/s windscreen wiper blade is badly split at the bottom but is clearing the windscreen ok at the moment

Pass 1 Feb 2007 143,500 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 143,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 131,833 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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P351 BPF is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P351 BPF, 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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P351 BPF is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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