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P617 RBK

1997 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,648 mi
Last recorded80,648 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee109,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 RBK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 80,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 77,215 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 77,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 71,497 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 71,497 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 67,293 miles

brake pedel rubber worn

front wipers have poor clerance

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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P617 RBK is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P617 RBK, 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 P617 RBK registered?

P617 RBK is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P617 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P617 RBK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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