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P564 SMY

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,430 mi
Last recorded144,430 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP564 SMY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 144,430 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 144,238 miles

NON STANDARD HEADLAMPS FITTED BUT PATTERN OK

Pass 24 Sep 2021 143,974 miles

NON STANDARD HEADLAMP BUT PATTERN OK

Pass 18 Sep 2020 143,652 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 143,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

LED headlights fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2019 143,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

LED headlights fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 142,874 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 142,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 141,984 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 140,647 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 140,646 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 140,644 miles

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

Exhaust baffles noisey

Gearbox oil cooler pipes leaking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside wiper blade slightly split on ends

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

Rear seat belts not fully inspected due to heavy items in load area

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 136,243 miles

All four tyres badley perished

Both rear shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Verious suspension bushes perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 124,527 miles

All/tyres slightley perrished

Fail 27 Apr 2011 124,524 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 12 Sep 2007 121,453 miles

Oil leak

front lower axle arm bushes perished

rear shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 10 Aug 2006 118,543 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 17 Sep 2005 110,034 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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P564 SMY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P564 SMY, 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 P564 SMY registered?

P564 SMY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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