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P559 LKM

1997 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,161 mi
Last recorded162,161 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee109,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 LKM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2023 162,161 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reversing lamps not working

Pass 19 Apr 2022 161,613 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 158,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 158,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 157,994 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 153,802 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 151,872 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 149,206 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 142,602 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 140,069 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2012 133,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 126,876 miles

slight play in track bar ball joint

Pass 9 Sep 2010 118,111 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 110,751 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 101,840 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 93,098 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 85,896 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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P559 LKM is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P559 LKM, 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 P559 LKM registered?

P559 LKM is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P559 LKM safe to buy?

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