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P880 OTU

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,902 mi
Last recorded156,902 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto99,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP880 OTU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2012 156,902 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 150,749 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 145,152 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front discs pitted.

Fail 9 Sep 2010 145,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front discs pitted.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 138,433 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 123,738 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 118,152 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 118,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 109,473 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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P880 OTU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 99,209 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 Sport Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P880 OTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P880 OTU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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