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P779 PYA

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,069 mi
Last recorded184,069 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 PYA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2019 184,069 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 183,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

body has corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2017 181,471 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 179,571 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 177,503 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 177,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 171,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 162,125 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 148,564 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 140,823 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 134,779 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 127,748 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 114,727 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 114,727 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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P779 PYA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 101,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P779 PYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P779 PYA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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