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P831 LBL

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,468 mi
Last recorded144,468 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 LBL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 144,468 miles

nearside front driveshaft uj worn

offside front driveshaft uj worn

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2010 139,340 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 125,258 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 129,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 107,159 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 107,157 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 98,059 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 90,340 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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P831 LBL is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P831 LBL, 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 P831 LBL registered?

P831 LBL is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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