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P786 ESA

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Black Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,183 mi
Last recorded167,183 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto99,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP786 ESA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 167,183 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 159,683 miles

both front anti rol bar rubbers split

o/s/f axle weaping oil

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 26 Jun 2010 151,615 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 144,713 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 137,185 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 128,712 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 128,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 118,169 miles

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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P786 ESA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Black with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P786 ESA, 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 P786 ESA registered?

P786 ESA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 17 July 1997.

Is P786 ESA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P786 ESA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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