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P609 VKX

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,954 mi
Last recorded84,954 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 VKX
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 84,954 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 84,916 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 84,916 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 82,390 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 77,370 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 27 May 2008 77,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2007 74,901 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 69,742 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 63,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P609 VKX is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P609 VKX, 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 P609 VKX registered?

P609 VKX is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P609 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P609 VKX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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