CarVerify

Free Car Check

P373 OBF

1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Purple Petrol 3960cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

83,863 mi
Last recorded83,863 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee104,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Chrysler Jeep
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 OBF
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 83,863 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 78,907 miles

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

Interior mirror cracked

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And metal feed pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear bushes perished / cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative Dash tel tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative Dash tel tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear bushes perished / cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And metal feed pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear bushes perished / cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear bushes perished / cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And metal feed pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 78,905 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Interior mirror cracked

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And metal feed pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear bushes perished / cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative Dash tel tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative Dash tel tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear bushes perished / cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And metal feed pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear bushes perished / cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear bushes perished / cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And metal feed pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 78,489 miles

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

all 4 shocks corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2010 78,473 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 78,467 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

exhaust corroded

rear n/s brake disc corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2010 78,460 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear n/s brake disc corroded

exhaust corroded

front brakes in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2008 73,903 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 73,896 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear discs corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2008 73,889 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear discs corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2007 69,207 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 69,201 miles

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

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

front n/s brake disc worn

rear brake discs starting to corrode

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
Full Chrysler Jeep Cherokee reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P373 OBF is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 P373 OBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P373 OBF?

You can check the full history of P373 OBF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P373 OBF registered?

P373 OBF is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P373 OBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P373 OBF shows 12 tests with a 41.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P373 OBF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P373 OBF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.