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P503 KEC

1997 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,330 mi
Last recorded129,330 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee109,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP503 KEC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 129,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 125,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 125,515 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 123,470 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 121,646 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 115,083 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 1 May 2007 106,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 106,098 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 94,323 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 94,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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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P503 KEC is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P503 KEC, 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 P503 KEC registered?

P503 KEC is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P503 KEC safe to buy?

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