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P472 RBD

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

184,351 mi
Last recorded184,351 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited114,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 RBD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 184,351 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 182,343 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 176,313 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 175,978 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 169,690 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

park brake efficiency to low

under body seal added under vehicle

Fail 20 May 2019 169,690 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

park brake efficiency to low

under body seal added under vehicle

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 164,320 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering system

Pass 12 Jul 2016 154,523 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 149,474 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 146,340 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 142,415 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 138,750 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 134,723 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 129,976 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 124,829 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 119,995 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 117,152 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 115,131 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 115,131 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P472 RBD is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P472 RBD, 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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P472 RBD is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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