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P838 PJA

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

166,979 mi
Last recorded166,979 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 PJA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 166,979 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 166,842 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 166,835 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 166,337 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 166,028 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 165,584 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 165,434 miles

slight leak on front exhaust joint

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2020 165,411 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

slight leak on front exhaust joint

Pass 26 Feb 2019 162,211 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 160,946 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from ABS pump. (3.6.B.2c)

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension bump stop broke

Oil leak ()

reverse lights not working.

Pass 18 May 2013 155,632 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 149,532 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 142,483 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 134,379 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 127,232 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 118,662 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 118,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 112,708 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 95,985 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 95,985 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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P838 PJA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P838 PJA, 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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P838 PJA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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