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P6 ODM

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

128,275 mi
Last recorded128,275 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 ODM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 128,275 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

Fail 4 Aug 2026 128,234 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed next to fuel filler pipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all 4x wheels protruding passed arches

Pass 4 Aug 2025 125,976 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 125,976 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 123,637 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 123,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front abs ring slightly corroded / damaged

Offside front antiroll bar droplink bushes slightly perished

Fail 21 Jul 2023 123,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front abs ring slightly corroded / damaged

Offside front antiroll bar droplink bushes slightly perished

Pass 8 Aug 2022 122,366 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded not leaking

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside front outer u/j slightly worn

Pass 9 Aug 2021 121,931 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 24 Aug 2020 121,591 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 116,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear no reverse lights

Fail 20 May 2019 116,764 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear no reverse lights

Pass 28 Apr 2018 115,008 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 111,525 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 111,524 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 111,505 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 110,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 109,549 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 108,069 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 106,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 104,747 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 102,784 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 101,132 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 99,633 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 99,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 97,443 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 97,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 95,137 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 95,137 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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P6 ODM is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P6 ODM, 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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P6 ODM is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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