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P468 AWV

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,434 mi
Last recorded187,434 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 AWV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 187,434 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 Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Oct 2011 187,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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 Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

rear wiper split

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Oct 2010 170,451 miles

oil leak from rear differential

rear wiper split

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

damage to o/s/r

Pass 7 Oct 2009 155,457 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

catalytic converter noisy

lateral play in rear driveshafts

Pass 10 Oct 2008 143,060 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

lateral play in rear axle

Fail 8 Oct 2008 143,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

lateral play in rear axle

Pass 6 Oct 2007 129,434 miles

Oil leak

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

lateral play in rear driveshafts

rear exhaust mount broken, exhaust still supported by remaining mounts

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Oct 2006 117,501 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 107,083 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P468 AWV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P468 AWV, 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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P468 AWV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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