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P761 OLY

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,443 mi
Last recorded178,443 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto99,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP761 OLY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2010 178,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 166,941 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 166,941 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 151,628 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 134,254 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 111,334 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 111,269 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front brake pads and discs worn, need replacement soon

nearside rear and both to front metal brake pipes rusty

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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P761 OLY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 99,209 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 Sport Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P761 OLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P761 OLY registered?

P761 OLY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P761 OLY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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