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K9 BYP

1997 Jeep Cherokee

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,372 mi
Last recorded69,372 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee109,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 BYP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 69,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in under seal or grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 66,169 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 58,539 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 56,141 miles

Steering damper has a slight mist of oil

Pass 23 Feb 2022 52,163 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 52,150 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 52,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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K9 BYP is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 109,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K9 BYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K9 BYP registered?

K9 BYP is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is K9 BYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 BYP shows 7 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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