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P398 FOD

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,846 mi
Last recorded91,846 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited114,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 FOD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 91,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 87,559 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 83,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 79,436 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 79,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 71,892 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited?

Based on 26,041 MOT tests across 3,153 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
4,834
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,344
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 883
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 799
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 779
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 772
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P398 FOD is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 114,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Td Limited fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P398 FOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P398 FOD is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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