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P726 SWK

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,416 mi
Last recorded199,416 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP726 SWK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 199,416 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 190,158 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 182,589 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 160,111 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 160,111 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,626 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 15,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 124,030 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 124,027 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 106,982 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 91,079 miles

damage to windsreen in zone A

drivers door top hinge cracked at body

slight corrosion to steel brakepipe ends

Pass 1 Jun 2006 90,886 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 87,227 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 87,227 miles

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

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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P726 SWK is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P726 SWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P726 SWK registered?

P726 SWK is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P726 SWK safe to buy?

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