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P995 LSP

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,151 mi
Last recorded98,151 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP995 LSP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 98,151 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 97,804 miles

Engine oily

Power steering pipe damp no signs of a leak

Slight play in various steering joints but not excessive

Fail 12 Sep 2012 97,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine oily

Power steering pipe damp no signs of a leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight play in various steering joints but not excessive

Pass 22 Sep 2011 96,764 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 96,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Slight play in all steering joints

Pass 17 Sep 2010 93,187 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 93,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 90,236 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,126 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 39,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 82,948 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 77,733 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 73,317 miles

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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P995 LSP is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P995 LSP, 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.

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What year was P995 LSP registered?

P995 LSP is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P995 LSP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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