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P46 GAJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,409 mi
Last recorded128,409 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 GAJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 128,409 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Unable to fully inspect all ball joint dust covers (covered in grease or other substance)

Fail 8 Dec 2021 128,409 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Spongey in operation. (1.1.2 (a))

Central Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Axle stabilizer bar. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Unable to fully inspect all ball joint dust covers (covered in grease or other substance)

Pass 9 Nov 2020 125,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 124,312 miles

Both rear outer sills weak

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 124,310 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear outer sills weak

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 121,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel engine bay brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 118,260 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 118,260 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 116,549 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake holding on

Pass 25 Feb 2015 114,261 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 112,787 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 112,754 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 111,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 107,871 miles

offside front brake caliper bolts loose/seized

Pass 26 Oct 2010 102,910 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 99,995 miles

both front outer drive shaft uj's worn

Fail 21 Oct 2009 99,995 miles

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

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

both front outer drive shaft uj's worn

Pass 28 Oct 2008 92,233 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 83,458 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 83,441 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

parking brake lever high

offside rear wheelarch moulding poorly secured

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Aug 2006 75,550 miles

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

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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P46 GAJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P46 GAJ, 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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What year was P46 GAJ registered?

P46 GAJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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