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P718 XUA

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,431 mi
Last recorded147,431 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 XUA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 147,431 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 146,276 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 143,786 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 141,688 miles

fuel tank secure but only one tank strap

Fail 2 Aug 2013 141,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 139,390 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 139,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 129,961 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 129,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2010 113,828 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 113,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 103,382 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

oil leak

steering box damp

Pass 22 Apr 2008 99,481 miles

exhaust corrosion

o/s/r leef spring retainer insicure

oil leek

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Apr 2007 94,435 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 94,435 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm// n/s/r tyre worn to 2.0mm// o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm

o/s/r leef spring clamp broken

oil leek

slight blow on exhaust

slight play in both rear wheel barings

Fail 21 Apr 2006 86,558 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

large amounts of gear-box & diff leaks !/ sor leaf spring bracket partly incomplete/play in steering box/ slight noise in osr wheel bearing/front anti-roll bar bushes cracking/front discs lipped / heavy exhaust corrosion+middle section blowing

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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P718 XUA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P718 XUA, 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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P718 XUA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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