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P839 WGP

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

111,815 mi
Last recorded111,815 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP839 WGP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 111,815 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 111,811 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 110,755 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 110,755 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 109,872 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 108,912 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 107,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 105,041 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016 105,041 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 99,290 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 99,290 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 94,298 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 94,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 91,620 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front discs worn

Fail 19 Jun 2013 91,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front discs worn

Pass 18 Jun 2012 82,787 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,195 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 69,373 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 66,048 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 57,145 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 57,098 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre very low tread

Pass 12 Jun 2007 47,964 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,584 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 40,267 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 40,266 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

nail in tyre

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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P839 WGP is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P839 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 P839 WGP registered?

P839 WGP is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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