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P886 XGJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,017 mi
Last recorded115,017 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee109,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 XGJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 115,017 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 114,887 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 114,024 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 114,024 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 112,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 110,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 108,234 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 104,537 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 100,908 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 98,141 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 93,679 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 89,906 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 85,479 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 81,535 miles

offside rear leaf spring clamp corroded and loose

Pass 21 Jul 2010 77,034 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 71,054 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 65,362 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 59,887 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 59,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 59,376 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 54,669 miles

o/s/r leaf spring - forward leaf securing clamp missing

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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P886 XGJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P886 XGJ, 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 P886 XGJ registered?

P886 XGJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P886 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P886 XGJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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