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P863 ETA

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,148 mi
Last recorded85,148 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 ETA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2008 85,148 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

catalytic converter "rattling"

front number plate cracked

n/s and o/s headlamp reflectors deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2008 85,148 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

catalytic converter "rattling"

front number plate cracked

n/s and o/s headlamp reflectors deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2007 79,778 miles

catalytic converter "rattling"

front number plate cracked

o/s/f door top hinge broken away from pillar

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2006 77,238 miles

catalytic converter rattling

front no plate cracked but legible

o/s mirror cracked

slight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2006 77,137 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front number plate slightly damaged

N/S/F tyre, two cuts in outer side wall

O/S door mirror glass cracked

Rattle from catalytic convertor

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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P863 ETA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P863 ETA, 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 P863 ETA?

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What year was P863 ETA registered?

P863 ETA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P863 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P863 ETA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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