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P631 PKJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,167 mi
Last recorded201,167 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP631 PKJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 201,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

under body slightly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2019 201,072 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

under body slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 187,715 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2015 187,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 164,904 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2013 164,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 145,913 miles

both front tyres perished

drop arm ball joint as slight play and split boot but greased

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

sterring coloum lower uj next to sterring box as slight play

Fail 26 Oct 2012 145,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres perished

drop arm ball joint as slight play and split boot but greased

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

sterring coloum lower uj next to sterring box as slight play

Fail 20 Sep 2012 144,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

both front tyres perished

front brakes inbalanced

n/s/r parking brake lower effort than o/s/r

rear number plate poor

Pass 27 Sep 2011 125,316 miles

both o/s+ n/s sill/floors corroded and weak

both rear axel brake pipes corroded and covered in sprung metal

engine oil leak

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads more than 1/2 worn

n/s/f wiper poor clearance

o/s/f inner arch brake pipe corroded and covered in sprung metal

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear number plate poor

rear service brake are very sharp in need of attention

Fail 21 Sep 2011 125,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both o/s+ n/s sill/floors corroded and weak

both rear axel brake pipes corroded and covered in sprung metal

engine oil leak

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads more than 1/2 worn

n/s/f wiper poor clearance

o/s/f inner arch brake pipe corroded and covered in sprung metal

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear number plate poor

rear service brake are very sharp in need of attention

Pass 22 Sep 2010 119,520 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 119,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 116,257 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 116,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 107,535 miles

offside inner sill/floor corroding.

rear number plate wearing,advise to replace soon.

underbody corrosion in places.

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2008 107,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside inner sill/floor corroding.

rear number plate wearing,advise to replace soon.

underbody corrosion in places.

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2007 92,481 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 92,481 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 85,115 miles

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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P631 PKJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P631 PKJ, 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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P631 PKJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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