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P976 JOT

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Red Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,936 mi
Last recorded57,936 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 JOT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 57,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front seat worn and in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2010 53,584 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear light units slight damage

temporary type fuel cap fitted but is sealing type

Pass 28 Apr 2009 47,727 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 47,601 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,303 miles

fuel cap non-genuine type,but acceptable

Pass 30 Jan 2007 37,722 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 37,711 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,238 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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P976 JOT is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Red with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 101,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P976 JOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P976 JOT registered?

P976 JOT is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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