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P744 WOU

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,031 mi
Last recorded101,031 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 WOU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 101,031 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 101,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 100,787 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

emissions no taken engine runing eratic

Pass 6 Mar 2014 95,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 89,779 miles

N/S headlight slightly loose

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 89,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

exhaust centre box noisy

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 7 Feb 2012 77,244 miles

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

front suspension components and uj's showing signs of corrosion

signs of fire damage under bonnet area

slight binding on n/s front brake

Pass 27 Oct 2010 75,809 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 75,809 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,428 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f universal joint worn

Pass 8 Oct 2008 70,314 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 67,040 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 67,040 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 62,900 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Aug 2006 62,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P744 WOU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P744 WOU, 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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P744 WOU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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