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P974 FNU

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,390 mi
Last recorded86,390 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto99,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 FNU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 86,390 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 85,972 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 85,952 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 85,938 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 85,598 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,203 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 85,179 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 85,179 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2012 84,886 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 84,513 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 81,965 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 76,117 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 72,342 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 62,104 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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P974 FNU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P974 FNU, 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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What year was P974 FNU registered?

P974 FNU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P974 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P974 FNU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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