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P608 RVF

1997 Chryslerjeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,981 mi
Last recorded149,981 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Chryslerjeep Cherokee109,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 RVF
MakeChryslerjeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 149,981 miles

cat rattles - a/r/b links worn - oil leak - nail in o/s/r tyre - rear shocks poor

Fail 21 Jun 2012 149,981 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

cat rattles - a/r/b links worn - oil leak - nail in o/s/r tyre - rear shocks poor

Pass 21 Jun 2011 142,083 miles

ADVISE - ENGINE OIL LEAK

ADVISE - EXHAUST CENTRE HANGER BROKEN

ADVISE - FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS IN POOR CONDITION

ADVISE - N/S/R BACK PLATE DAMP

ADVISE - O/S/F STEERING JOINT GAITOR SPLIT

ADVISE - REAR AXLE LEAKING

ADVISE - REAR SHOCKS IN POOR CONDITION

ADVISE - STEERING FREEPLAY

Fail 14 Jun 2011 141,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ADVISE - ENGINE OIL LEAK

ADVISE - EXHAUST CENTRE HANGER BROKEN

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKE VERY LOW

ADVISE - O/S/F STEERING JOINT GAITOR SPLIT

ADVISE - REAR AXLE LEAKING

Pass 7 Jun 2010 133,595 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 125,508 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 125,504 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 113,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 113,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 103,741 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 92,889 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2005 92,889 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Chryslerjeep Cherokee?

Based on 488 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
6,207
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 33
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 13
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P608 RVF is a 1997 Chryslerjeep Cherokee in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Chryslerjeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 109,368 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 Chryslerjeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P608 RVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chryslerjeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Chryslerjeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P608 RVF is a 1997 Chryslerjeep Cherokee, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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