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P998 DSA

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

86,167 mi
Last recorded86,167 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto99,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 DSA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2008 86,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes along bulkhead to abs pump slightly corroded

rattle from catalyst

Pass 16 Jan 2007 82,717 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 82,717 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 76,665 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 76,665 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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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P998 DSA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P998 DSA, 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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P998 DSA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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