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P443 CDG

1997 Jeep Cherokee

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,634 mi
Last recorded194,634 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee109,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 CDG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 194,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 194,630 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 189,440 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 189,431 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside parking brake lazy but functioning.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 182,480 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 173,803 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 173,796 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush eye sides both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 165,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 157,159 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 149,565 miles

Nearside parking brake lazy but working.

Slight play in all front suspension ball joints.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 141,382 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 141,367 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 132,606 miles

Hand brake travel high

slight play in rear hubs

Pass 28 Nov 2011 127,133 miles

Both registration plates deteriorated.

Front tyres slightly worn on edges.

Minor oil leak.

Part of high level stop lamp not working.

Tyre size different front to rear.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 127,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Both registration plates deteriorated.

Front tyres slightly worn on edges.

Minor oil leak.

Part of high level stop lamp not working.

Tyre size different front to rear.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 121,151 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp,slightly affecting beam image.

Frontmost bushes of front lower suspension arms slightly deteriorated.

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Tyre size different front to rear.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 116,809 miles

Minor oil leak.

Rear radius arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

Rear tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Tyre size different front to rear.

Fail 9 Dec 2009 116,809 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brakes juddering slightly.

Minor oil leak.

Rear radius arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

Rear tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Tyre size different front to rear.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 113,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front offfside axle locating joint has slight wear.

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 109,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2005 103,071 miles

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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P443 CDG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P443 CDG, 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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P443 CDG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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