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P409 OBF

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,708 mi
Last recorded148,708 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 OBF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2019 148,708 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested lights not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Position lamp not working ALL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

reverse light not working

Pass 7 Nov 2018 140,118 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2017 131,472 miles

Nearside Rear Slight endfloat in wheel bearing

Offside Rear Axle seal leaking

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 122,886 miles

Oil leak ()

Underside of vehicle is showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2016 122,851 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 May 2015

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2015 118,925 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 118,198 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 30 Jan 2014 118,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

brake pipes greased

Fail 30 Jan 2013 117,421 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 117,421 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 116,727 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 116,414 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 115,688 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 115,054 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 115,054 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 114,693 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 114,693 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 113,727 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 110,663 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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P409 OBF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P409 OBF, 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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P409 OBF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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