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P799 JAU

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,965 mi
Last recorded143,965 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP799 JAU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2010 143,965 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 135,441 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 135,441 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 125,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 114,648 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 102,890 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 95,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 95,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 89,123 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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P799 JAU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P799 JAU, 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 P799 JAU registered?

P799 JAU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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