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P45 PLC

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

114,033 mi
Last recorded114,033 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 PLC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 114,033 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 112,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 111,325 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 109,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all from master cylinder to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 109,248 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all from master cylinder to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 108,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 106,361 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in propshaft centre bearing

both rear tyres starting to crack slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 102,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear along side of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 97,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 90,350 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2013 84,128 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 82,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel becoming long

Pass 15 Jun 2012 82,747 miles

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

handbrake travel becoming long

Pass 23 Jun 2011 80,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2010 77,934 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 75,763 miles

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,988 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 22 Jun 2007 68,971 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 64,389 miles

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

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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P45 PLC is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 P45 PLC, 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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P45 PLC is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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