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P785 GNU

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,458 mi
Last recorded130,458 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP785 GNU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2007 130,458 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 130,457 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 125,077 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 125,077 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 112,144 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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P785 GNU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P785 GNU, 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 P785 GNU registered?

P785 GNU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P785 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P785 GNU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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