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P285 ONE

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,355 mi
Last recorded106,355 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 ONE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2011 106,355 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2009 101,046 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 101,046 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 96,898 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 96,897 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 93,217 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 85,869 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 82,411 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 82,408 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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P285 ONE is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P285 ONE, 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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P285 ONE is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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