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P596 HAL

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,866 mi
Last recorded128,866 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 HAL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 128,866 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 124,160 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 124,160 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 109,890 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 109,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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P596 HAL is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P596 HAL, 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 P596 HAL registered?

P596 HAL is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P596 HAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P596 HAL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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