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P662 OLW

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,502 mi
Last recorded132,502 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP662 OLW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 132,502 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 132,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 121,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 121,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at chassis near rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 113,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise wiper blades starting to split

Pass 9 Apr 2013 113,379 miles

advise wiper blades starting to split

Pass 21 Apr 2011 102,434 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 90,760 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 85,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 85,938 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 78,557 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 70,220 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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P662 OLW is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P662 OLW, 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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P662 OLW is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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