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P836 WGP

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,579 mi
Last recorded112,579 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 WGP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 112,579 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 112,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 106,818 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 106,785 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis fractured where anti roll bar & steering box mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front link bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 99,695 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive all pips (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slightly loss

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear brake pip cracking and perishing

Rear Rear seatbelt not been tested because of the load on it.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 94,997 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (on axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 94,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (on axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 94,655 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 93,534 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 93,385 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 91,822 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 90,568 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 90,568 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 89,497 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 89,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 83,301 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 75,945 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 75,932 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 67,056 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 59,172 miles

hand-brake travel may soon require adjustment.

Fail 9 May 2006 59,172 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

hand-brake travel may soon require sdjustment.

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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P836 WGP is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 P836 WGP, 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 P836 WGP registered?

P836 WGP is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P836 WGP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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