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P328 YGK

1997 Jeep Cherokee

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,534 mi
Last recorded118,534 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee109,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP328 YGK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 118,534 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gear box oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

nearside front,offside rear, nearside rear,road wheels corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2014 118,432 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gear box oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

nearside front,offside rear, nearside rear,road wheels corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2013 112,431 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front road wheel is slightly corroded

Nearside rear road wheel is slightly corroded

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front road wheel is slightly corroded

Offside rear road wheel is slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 112,431 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front road wheel is slightly corroded

Nearside rear road wheel is slightly corroded

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front road wheel is slightly corroded

Offside rear road wheel is slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 107,030 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Unable to check rear seats and seat belts due to load

Fail 23 May 2012 107,030 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Unable to check rear seats and seat belts due to load

Pass 12 May 2011 101,500 miles

Advanced wear to steering box drop arm.

Both headlamp refelctors starting to corrode.

Both headlamps have weak beam images.

Nearside and offside rear suspension shackle bushes slightly perished.

Oil leaks from engine.

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 96,890 miles

N/S/F tyre inner sidewall cut

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 92,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front brake flexible hose unions are rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2007 84,581 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 84,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

both front brake hose unions are rusty

both rear tyre treeds worn to 2.0 mm

exhaust is very rusty

slight lift with n/s lower and upper joints

slight lift with o/s joint

Pass 31 Aug 2006 74,542 miles

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

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

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

slight movement in steering box arm joint and gaitor boot leaking grease

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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P328 YGK is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P328 YGK, 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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P328 YGK is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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