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P538 OBY

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,181 mi
Last recorded105,181 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport111,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 OBY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 105,181 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 105,181 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 97,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 97,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 95,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 95,036 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 90,620 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 88,200 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 86,719 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 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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 81,320 miles

all four tyres are wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Jun 2007 68,680 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 58,474 miles

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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P538 OBY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P538 OBY, 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 P538 OBY registered?

P538 OBY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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