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P812 VAE

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,514 mi
Last recorded103,514 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto99,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP812 VAE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 103,514 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 102,980 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 93,097 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine oil leaks

Fail 25 Apr 2009 93,066 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

o/s/f + n/s/f headlamp reflextive backing deteriorated

various oil leaks

Pass 25 Apr 2008 89,562 miles

corrosion on offside outer steel brake pipe

exhaust very rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2008 89,562 miles

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

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

corrosion on offside outer steel brake pipe

exhaust very rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2007 81,839 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 81,838 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 78,388 miles

exhaust rattle from cat/front silencer

headlamp reflectors starting to corrode(not affecting beam pattern)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

slight play in rear axle halfshaft bearings

Fail 11 Apr 2006 78,329 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust rattle from cat/front silencer

headlamp reflectors starting to corrode(not affecting beam pattern)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

slight play in rear axle halfshaft bearings

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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P812 VAE is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P812 VAE, 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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P812 VAE is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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