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P893 RBP

1997 Jeep Cherokee

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

191,989 mi
Last recorded191,989 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee109,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP893 RBP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2013 191,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

centre silenser has loose baffels inside.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 191,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front sidelight lens damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2011 191,186 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front sidelight lens damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2011 183,720 miles

hand brake has slightly low performance.

slight binding on,of the o/s/r h/brake.

tail gate struts are a bit weak.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 182,356 miles

some corrosion on metal brake pipes under spring coverings

Fail 23 Feb 2010 182,356 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

some corrosion on metal brake pipes under spring coverings

Fail 4 Dec 2009 182,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to springs being fitted over pipes

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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P893 RBP is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P893 RBP, 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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P893 RBP is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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