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P520 OFL

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,806 mi
Last recorded177,806 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport111,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 OFL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 177,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/F brake hose ferrule starting to corrode

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

rear brake hose ferrule starting to corrode

Pass 21 May 2008 168,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2008 168,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2007 159,247 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

oil leak from engine

rear diff area wet

Fail 17 May 2007 159,247 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

nearside rear brake squeal

oil leak from engine

rear diff area - body wet

Fail 8 May 2007 158,991 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2006 147,584 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 147,584 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil on off side rear brake back plate

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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P520 OFL 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 50%.

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 P520 OFL, 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 P520 OFL registered?

P520 OFL is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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