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P712 JOX

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,375 mi
Last recorded154,375 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 JOX
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 154,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 152,118 miles

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 20 May 2023 150,692 miles

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 4 Apr 2022 150,078 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 150,076 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing *2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2011 148,012 miles

Exhst bracket insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside and nearside rear tyre outershape worn on inner

Fail 26 Aug 2011 147,997 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhst bracket insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside and nearside rear tyre outershape worn on inner

Pass 18 Feb 2011 143,917 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 136,557 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 129,957 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 117,745 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 109,475 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 101,047 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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P712 JOX is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P712 JOX, 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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P712 JOX is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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