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P517 NOX

1997 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,567 mi
Last recorded156,567 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee109,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 NOX
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 156,567 miles

under body surface rust

Pass 3 Oct 2011 147,917 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 147,713 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 141,171 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

O/S/R back plate slightly damaged

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

Oil leak

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 137,131 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 132,600 miles

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

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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P517 NOX is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P517 NOX, 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 P517 NOX registered?

P517 NOX is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P517 NOX safe to buy?

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