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P803 DDV

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,028 mi
Last recorded134,028 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 DDV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 134,028 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 127,627 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 119,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 119,071 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 108,660 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 100,837 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight play N/S/R HUB and O/S/R HUB.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 100,837 miles

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

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

Slight play N/S/R HUB and O/S/R HUB.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 98,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 98,509 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 96,015 miles

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 96,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 92,975 miles

all brake pipes are corroded

the floors and sills are corroded by the suspension and seat mountings

Fail 30 Jun 2009 92,957 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes are corroded

the floors and sills are corroded by the suspension and seat mountings

Pass 28 Jul 2008 89,888 miles

front and rear brake pipes alook very corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2007 83,175 miles

o/s/r brake could be corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2006 76,599 miles

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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P803 DDV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P803 DDV, 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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P803 DDV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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