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P693 XUA

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,778 mi
Last recorded104,778 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto99,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 XUA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 104,778 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 May 2014 104,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 99,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 96,609 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 94,413 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 94,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel

Fail 17 Dec 2010 94,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 90,004 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 90,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 83,814 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 81,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

drive belt cracked

front wiper blades smear

light switch bent

rear washer not working

Pass 6 Mar 2007 77,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise exhaust system corroded

advise n/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded

advise play in front pannard rod balljoint

advise rear service brakes below expected efforts

advise slight split in brake pedal anti slip rubber

Pass 1 Dec 2005 75,833 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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P693 XUA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 99,209 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 Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P693 XUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P693 XUA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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