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P779 LKJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,514 mi
Last recorded166,514 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 LKJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 166,514 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 164,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 161,831 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 161,831 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 153,888 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 146,683 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 146,683 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 139,710 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 130,110 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 120,166 miles

catalyst rattles

Pass 3 Oct 2007 109,995 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 103,409 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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P779 LKJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P779 LKJ, 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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What year was P779 LKJ registered?

P779 LKJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P779 LKJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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