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P489 MOO

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,216 mi
Last recorded147,216 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport111,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 MOO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 147,216 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 147,103 miles

Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 139,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 130,454 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 127,905 miles

rear exhaust pipe mounting bracket brocken

steering box damph

Fail 16 Jul 2007 127,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust pipe mounting bracket brocken

steering box damph

Pass 26 Jun 2006 124,890 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 124,890 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Sport?

Based on 24,623 MOT tests across 2,823 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,083
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,117
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 772
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 749
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 700
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 664
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P489 MOO is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 111,973 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Td Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P489 MOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P489 MOO registered?

P489 MOO is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P489 MOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P489 MOO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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