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P603 JNE

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 JNE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 177,351 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 165,931 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floors corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 159,527 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 154,096 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 148,001 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 145,212 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively half shaft outer uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 138,586 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 133,560 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 131,072 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 118,105 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 104,233 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 104,217 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 101,662 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2011 101,613 miles

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

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 101,056 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 100,224 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 100,219 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 99,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 95,757 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 88,404 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 82,838 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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P603 JNE is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P603 JNE, 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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P603 JNE is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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