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P383 OEW

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,795 mi
Last recorded110,795 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 OEW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 110,795 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 103,085 miles

all welding heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Feb 2014 103,071 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 98,859 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 98,848 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 98,638 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 97,792 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 95,348 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 89,059 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)

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

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

air conditioning pipe loose rubbing on side of engine block.

all four tyres low centre tread

Pass 30 Jan 2006 81,660 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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P383 OEW is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P383 OEW, 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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P383 OEW is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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