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P551 LWE

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,387 mi
Last recorded113,387 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 LWE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 113,387 miles

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

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 113,368 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front and rear bushes slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2008 109,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

THIS VEHICLE IS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 2 Jul 2008 109,338 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 103,624 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006
Fail 27 Feb 2006 99,262 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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P551 LWE is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 101,131 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P551 LWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P551 LWE registered?

P551 LWE is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P551 LWE safe to buy?

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