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P962 FNU

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

186,479 mi
Last recorded186,479 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE107,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP962 FNU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited SE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 186,479 miles

both front and rear floor pans corroded engine leaks oil o/s headlamp starting to corrode

Fail 15 Feb 2014 86,470 miles

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

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

both front and rear floor pans corroded engine leaks oil o/s headlamp starting to corrode

Pass 19 Feb 2013 180,228 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 180,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 173,795 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 173,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 168,872 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 168,862 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 168,848 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 162,686 miles

advise === front disc`s worn on inner edge

advise === nearside rear door tight to open

Pass 28 Jan 2009 158,666 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 158,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 154,210 miles

exhaust down pipe in poor condition

front brake pads very low

Pass 13 Jan 2007 150,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 146,037 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 146,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE?

Based on 1,888 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
4,296
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 141
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 86
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 80
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
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P962 FNU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 107,166 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 Td Limited SE fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P962 FNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P962 FNU registered?

P962 FNU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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