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P356 MDA

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,705 mi
Last recorded147,705 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 MDA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 147,705 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 144,985 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 143,562 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 143,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 140,662 miles

Oil leak

rear spring hanger bolts foul on towbar mounting brackets - Not affecting suspension travel

Fail 20 Nov 2012 140,656 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

rear spring hanger bolts foul on towbar mounting brackets - Not affecting suspension travel

Pass 27 May 2011 133,916 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 133,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 129,983 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 125,162 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 125,156 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 117,705 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 117,703 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 108,507 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 108,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 97,597 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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P356 MDA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 P356 MDA, 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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P356 MDA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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