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P478 KJH

1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,448 mi
Last recorded114,448 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee104,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 KJH
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 114,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 14 May 2014 114,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 113,790 miles

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

exhaust system heavily corroded and rattling

metal brake pipes corroded

play in upper column

steering box and pipes misted with oil

Fail 24 May 2013 113,780 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system heavily corroded rattling and corroded

front discs very heavily worn and corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

play in upper column

steering box and pipes misted with oil

Pass 16 May 2012 113,250 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

exhaust heavily corroded,rattling and starting to leak

metal brake pipes corroded

power steering pipes and box misted with oil

Pass 25 May 2011 112,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

exhaust catylst rattling

exhaust system corroded

front anti roll bar bushes perished

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

front drop link bushes perished

Pass 18 May 2010 110,822 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 108,453 miles

both rear shockabsorber lower bushes worn

both rear tyres wearing low in the centre

coolant leak

front anti roll bar bushes worn

nearside front inner brake pad wearing very low

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 9 Aug 2008 108,243 miles

steering box v.damp

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 107,707 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering box v.damp

Pass 5 May 2007 94,817 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 85,771 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 85,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 35,554 MOT tests across 3,022 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
3,965
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,638
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,539
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,050
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P478 KJH is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 104,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P478 KJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P478 KJH is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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