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P677 MSX

1997 Jeep Cherokee

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,752 mi
Last recorded131,752 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee109,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP677 MSX
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 131,752 miles

Front both tyres have multiple cuts and wear in sidewalls

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

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

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

exhaust hanger broken

Fail 13 Dec 2016 131,626 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front both tyres have multiple cuts and wear in sidewalls

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

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

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

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 22 Dec 2015 124,773 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

airbox incomplete

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 22 Dec 2015 124,773 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor holed above exhaust silencer (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

airbox incomplete

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 14 Nov 2015 124,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at front spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at inner arch to chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at front spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 119,794 miles

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

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

exhaust clamp broken

slight leak at gearbox oil cooler pipe

slight oil leak at front and rear differentials

Fail 29 Sep 2014 119,794 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

exhaust clamp broken

slight leak at gearbox oil cooler pipe

slight oil leak at front and rear differentials

Pass 28 Sep 2013 118,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Floor/chassis welded and sealed

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 118,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Floor/chassis welded and sealed

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 117,723 miles

floor extensively welded and sealed

Fail 30 Aug 2012 117,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 116,854 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2011 116,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

general corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2010 97,156 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)

Rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Fail 24 Aug 2010 97,156 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Inner sills starting to corrode

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)

Rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 17 Aug 2009 76,037 miles

front to rear brake pipe corrosion

general corrosion

headlamp corrosion

offside front drive shaft oil seal leaking

rear brake pipe corrosion

slight movement in steering damper bushes

slight play in drag link end

Fail 30 Jul 2009 75,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front axle seals have fluid seepage

headlamp reflectors rusted

offside front tyre cracked and close to wear limit

steering damper bush worn

steering drag link ball joint worn(rearmost)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 63,174 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2008 63,174 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2007 59,459 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 59,459 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 57,489 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 54,546 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 54,538 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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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P677 MSX is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P677 MSX, 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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P677 MSX is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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