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P694 AYJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,005 mi
Last recorded152,005 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP694 AYJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2022 152,005 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 149,596 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 149,596 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure center clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 146,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 146,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 143,276 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 143,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 140,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front axle oil seal leaking

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 137,018 miles

slight play in nearside front upper & lower balljoints

Fail 26 Aug 2016 137,018 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in nearside front upper & lower balljoints

Pass 24 Aug 2015 132,782 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front main section (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

brake pipes in engine bay staring to rust

slight play in offside front dive shaft uj

Pass 28 Aug 2014 129,023 miles

front main brake pipe lightly corroded

offside track rod end split pin rusting away

slight play in nearside & offside front ball joints

Fail 14 Jul 2014 129,023 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

slight play in nearside & offside front ball joints

split pin rusted away offside track rod end

Pass 11 Jul 2013 124,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front outer drive shaft u.j signs of wear

Fail 10 Jul 2012 120,108 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 120,108 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 116,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 112,930 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint has some lift

n/s/r outer sill is corroded

o/s/f lower ball joint has some lift

o/s/f upper ball joint has some lift

Fail 9 Jul 2010 112,928 miles

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

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

n/s/f lower ball joint has some lift

n/s/r outer sill is corroded

o/s/f lower ball joint has some lift

o/s/f upper ball joint has some lift

Pass 19 Jun 2009 105,010 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 20 Jun 2008 100,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 100,124 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT . ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST.

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 15 Sep 2006 99,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2005 93,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 93,736 miles

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

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

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

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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P694 AYJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P694 AYJ, 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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P694 AYJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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