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P495 OFL

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,968 mi
Last recorded127,968 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 OFL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2011 127,968 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

brake pipes protected by grease and a wire wound sheathing preventing a full inspection

Pass 13 May 2010 116,682 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 104,943 miles

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

offside front outer half shaft UJ slightly worn

unable to make a full inspection of brake pipes due to wire wound sheathing

Fail 9 May 2009 104,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front outer half shaft UJ slightly worn

unable to make a full inspection of brake pipes due to wire wound sheathing

Pass 27 May 2008 93,036 miles

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

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

Unable to thoroughly test metal brake pipes due to wire wound sheathing

Fail 23 May 2008 93,036 miles

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)

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

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

Unable to thoroughly test metal brake pipes due to wire wound sheathing

Pass 17 May 2007 78,281 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn

Pass 5 May 2006 64,864 miles

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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P495 OFL is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P495 OFL, 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 P495 OFL registered?

P495 OFL is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P495 OFL 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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