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P808 JRA

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,501 mi
Last recorded125,501 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE107,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 JRA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited SE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2014 125,501 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

o/s/r spring bump stop missing.

Pass 22 May 2013 117,665 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 117,410 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

few chips in windscreen

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 116,989 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 115,840 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 114,979 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 113,520 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 113,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2006 111,148 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE?

Based on 1,888 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
4,296
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 141
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 86
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 80
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
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P808 JRA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 107,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P808 JRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P808 JRA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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