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P837 SGO

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Diesel 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,906 mi
Last recorded80,906 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 SGO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2014 80,906 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,370 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 73,318 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake application slightly uneven

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Jul 2012 73,129 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 72,594 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 72,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 70,655 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 70,315 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 65,146 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 61,685 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 58,861 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 52,157 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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P837 SGO is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P837 SGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P837 SGO?

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What year was P837 SGO registered?

P837 SGO is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P837 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P837 SGO shows 12 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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