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P725 JCH

1997 Jeep Cherokee

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,124 mi
Last recorded146,124 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee109,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP725 JCH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 146,124 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 15 Jan 2015 146,124 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 10 Jan 2014 138,693 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2014 138,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2012 129,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

surface corrosion to various areas and components on underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2012 129,881 miles

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

surface corrosion to various areas and components on underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2010 121,589 miles

Coolant leak

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

front offside outer u/j starting to wear

Fail 27 Jul 2010 121,589 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

front offside outer u/j starting to wear

Pass 3 Nov 2008 104,884 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2008 104,778 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 104,204 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 95,459 miles

chip in screen within limits

Fail 23 Aug 2006 95,459 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

chip in screen within limits

Pass 5 Nov 2005 87,634 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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P725 JCH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P725 JCH, 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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P725 JCH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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