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JEEP CHEROKEE LIMITED A1997 · 4.0L PETROL

P284 ONE

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1997 JEEP CHEROKEE LIMITED A is a PETROL vehicle with a 3960cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 135,361.

MOT
Expired
Expires 25/07/2008
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
3960cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited has a documented MOT history showing significant mechanical issues, particularly in its braking system, exhaust, and suspension. The most recent MOT on 2007-07-27 recorded a pass at 135,361 miles, but this followed two consecutive failures in 2007-07-25 and 2007-06-28, both at similar mileages. These failures highlight recurring problems with brake components, exhaust integrity, and suspension parts. The 2007-06-28 failure listed multiple critical issues: major exhaust leaks, severely corroded brake pipes, worn brake discs, and a gearbox leak. Earlier failures in 2007-07-25 and 2006-07-06 also showed similar patterns, including corroded brake pipes, brake disc wear, and exhaust system deterioration. These issues suggest a persistent vulnerability in the vehicle’s braking and exhaust systems, likely exacerbated by corrosion and age. The trend indicates worsening conditions between 2005 and 2007. While the 2005 MOT was clean, subsequent tests revealed increasing severity of defects, particularly in brake components and the exhaust. The 2006 MOT noted minor corrosion and braking system adjustments, but by 2007, these had escalated to major faults requiring repair. The 2007-07-27 pass may reflect temporary fixes, but the proximity of the prior failure suggests unresolved underlying issues.

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35
/ 100 · Poor

Public record health check: Poor.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/4/2026, 4:04:22 AM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited has a documented MOT history showing significant mechanical issues, particularly in its braking system, exhaust, and suspension. The most recent MOT on 2007-07-27 recorded a pass at 135,361 miles, but this followed two consecutive failures in 2007-07-25 and 2007-06-28, both at similar mileages. These failures highlight recurring problems with brake components, exhaust integrity, and suspension parts. The 2007-06-28 failure listed multiple critical issues: major exhaust leaks, severely corroded brake pipes, worn brake discs, and a gearbox leak. Earlier failures in 2007-07-25 and 2006-07-06 also showed similar patterns, including corroded brake pipes, brake disc wear, and exhaust system deterioration. These issues suggest a persistent vulnerability in the vehicle’s braking and exhaust systems, likely exacerbated by corrosion and age. The trend indicates worsening conditions between 2005 and 2007. While the 2005 MOT was clean, subsequent tests revealed increasing severity of defects, particularly in brake components and the exhaust. The 2006 MOT noted minor corrosion and braking system adjustments, but by 2007, these had escalated to major faults requiring repair. The 2007-07-27 pass may reflect temporary fixes, but the proximity of the prior failure suggests unresolved underlying issues.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1997, this Jeep Cherokee Limited A with plate P284 ONE has undergone 5 MOT inspections since July 2005.

Across its entire MOT history, this Jeep has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 13 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 15 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.

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