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P959 FAV

1997 Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,632 mi
Last recorded117,632 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee109,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 FAV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2006 117,632 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 117,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 103,293 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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P959 FAV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P959 FAV, 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 P959 FAV registered?

P959 FAV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P959 FAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P959 FAV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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