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P73 XAB

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,586 mi
Last recorded125,586 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 XAB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 125,586 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 122,906 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 122,906 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer body sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 122,753 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (Both rear shocks bush) (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2023 122,700 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 120,858 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 120,787 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

play in steering column

Pass 10 Nov 2016 120,511 miles

CRACKS IN SIDEWALL NEARSIDE FRONT

DRIVE BELT NOT RUNNING ON PULLEYS CORRECTLY

OFFSIDE TOP SPRING SEAT MOUNTING CORRODED

SLIGHT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT IN STEERING COLUM

Fail 8 Nov 2016 120,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

CRACKS IN SIDEWALL NEARSIDE FRONT

DRIVE BELT NOT RUNNING ON PULLEYS CORRECTLY

OFFSIDE TOP SPRING SEAT MOUNTING CORRODED

SLIGHT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT IN STEERING COLUM

Pass 7 Jan 2014 118,940 miles

Exhaust silencer in poor silencer

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 May 2012 118,047 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Fail 20 Apr 2012 118,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

general corrosion under vehicle and to all suspensiom parts

Pass 28 Mar 2011 115,858 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear wheel arch trim insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2009 108,196 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 108,192 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 104,970 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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P73 XAB 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 75%.

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 P73 XAB, 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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P73 XAB is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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