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P840 HOF

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Blue Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,089 mi
Last recorded116,089 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A99,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 HOF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 116,089 miles

unable to assess condition of brake pipes under vehicle as covered with protective coating of copper grease.

Fail 24 May 2014 116,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

unable to assess condition of brake pipes under vehicle as covered with protective coating of copper grease.

Pass 12 Jan 2013 104,738 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

battery insecure

unable to inspect nearside front brake pipe due to manufactures coating

whole underside of jeep corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2013 104,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

battery insecure

unable to inspect nearside front brake pipe due to manufactures coating

whole underside of jeep corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 99,946 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 99,944 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 99,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 97,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 91,583 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 81,433 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2007 74,586 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 74,559 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 65,646 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 65,490 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A?

Based on 4,493 MOT tests across 582 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
3,776
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
582
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 143
Stop lamp not working 140
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P840 HOF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Blue with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 99,946 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 Limited SE A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 279 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P840 HOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P840 HOF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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