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P161 KAJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,764 mi
Last recorded105,764 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee109,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 KAJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 105,764 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 102,043 miles

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

sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2012 92,603 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 85,611 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 78,580 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 65,268 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 65,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 63,284 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 59,734 miles

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

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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P161 KAJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P161 KAJ, 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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P161 KAJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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