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P726 OLY

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,615 mi
Last recorded161,615 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP726 OLY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 161,615 miles

both front anti roll bar linkage bushes deterioraterd

front brake discs worn

items on back disallowing inspection of seat and seatbelts

oil leak

play in o/s/f hub assembly top ball joint

Fail 5 Oct 2015 161,615 miles

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

both front anti roll bar linkage bushes deterioraterd

front brake discs worn

items on back disallowing inspection of seat and seatbelts

oil leak

play in o/s/f hub assembly top ball joint

Pass 9 Oct 2014 155,020 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front disc worn

wrong battery clamp fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2013 14,962 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

wrong battery clamp

Fail 23 Sep 2013 149,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 148,661 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 145,646 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 142,380 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 135,745 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 128,592 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 118,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2006 106,841 miles

Battery insecure

fronr crank shaft seal leaking

lambda sensor whires fouling cardon shaft

Fail 17 Oct 2006 106,841 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

fronr crank shaft seal leaking

lambda sensor whires fouling cardon shaft

Fail 5 Oct 2005 97,956 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 97,956 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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P726 OLY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 101,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P726 OLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P726 OLY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 28 June 1997.

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