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P673 HRB

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,935 mi
Last recorded151,935 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 HRB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 151,935 miles

previous under-vehicle welding carried out

Fail 13 Jul 2017 151,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play x2 (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in steering column/adjuster

Pass 16 Nov 2016 149,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 149,307 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outter sill and floor (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 148,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2015 148,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 146,855 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 146,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 145,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2013 145,593 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 143,048 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2012 143,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 140,669 miles

NOTE brakes tested on road with Tapley meter

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

n/s outer sill starting to rust

play/lift in front panhard rod o/s ball joint

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 25 Mar 2010 135,658 miles

n/s front chassis getting rusty

Battery insecure

NOTE plastic covers fitted

NOTE speedometer not working

STRONGLY ADVISE n/s outer sill getting rusty

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

check exhaust for slight leak

check rear brake condition & operation

rear of front to rear brake pipe starting to rust

rear shock absorber bushes perishing

Fail 2 Mar 2010 135,658 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

NOTE plastic covers fitted

NOTE speedometer not working

STRONGLY ADVISE n/s outer sill getting rusty

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

check exhaust for leaks

check rear brakes for imbalance

n/s front chassis getting rusty

rear of front to rear brake pipe getting rusty

rear shock absorber bushes perishing

Pass 30 Oct 2008 132,569 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 126,903 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2006 120,406 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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P673 HRB is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P673 HRB, 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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P673 HRB is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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