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Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,685 cc

J66 PTPMOT history

J66 PTP is a black petrol Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto first used on 29 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 160,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2026
Mileage
160,311 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 PTP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Cherokee Sport Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
29 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 PTP was last recorded at 160,311 miles on 25 Apr 2025, 69,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Apr 2008: 64,287 miles, lower than 97,636 miles on 27 Apr 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
90,360 miles · 18 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
69,951 miles
Average per year
3,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,311 miles
  • 2023 – 90,360 miles
  • 2022 – 89,990 miles
  • 2021 – 89,414 miles
  • 2019 – 87,829 miles
  • 2018 – 85,744 miles
  • 2017 – 83,736 miles
  • 2016 – 81,108 miles
  • 2015 – 79,361 miles
  • 2014 – 78,772 miles
  • 2013 – 78,108 miles
  • 2012 – 75,548 miles
  • 2011 – 73,135 miles
  • 2010 – 70,962 miles
  • 2009 – 67,261 miles
  • 2008 – 64,287 miles
  • 2007 – 97,636 miles
  • 2006 – 91,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,311 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop links, lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded
  • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play All steering arm ball joints slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension/braking/chassis components at various stages of corrosion, not considered to be excessive

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front halfshaft has slight play in sliding bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Play in end float of rear axle ends

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,311 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    160,311 miles
    Test number
    521869670536
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop links, lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play All steering arm ball joints slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension/braking/chassis components at various stages of corrosion, not considered to be excessive

  2. Fail160,311 miles (+69,951)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,311 miles
    Test number
    973807222420
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop links, lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play All steering arm ball joints slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension/braking/chassis components at various stages of corrosion, not considered to be excessive

  3. Pass90,360 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,360 miles
    Test number
    911636233648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,990 miles (+576)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,990 miles
    Test number
    665006653393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,414 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,414 miles
    Test number
    251964272763
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront halfshaft has slight play in sliding bush

  6. Fail89,404 miles (+1,575)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,404 miles
    Test number
    719453397734
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront halfshaft has slight play in sliding bush

  7. Pass87,829 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,829 miles
    Test number
    473145927488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail87,828 miles (+149)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,828 miles
    Test number
    946748483423
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail87,679 miles (+1,935)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,679 miles
    Test number
    321532646383
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle at various stages of corrosion

  10. Pass85,744 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,744 miles
    Test number
    688070737729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in end float of rear axle ends

  11. Fail85,743 miles (+2,007)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,743 miles
    Test number
    217307359658
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in end float of rear axle ends

  12. Pass83,736 miles (+2,628)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,736 miles
    Test number
    220946659250
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn/corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass81,108 miles (+1,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,108 miles
    Test number
    375037102404
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  14. Pass79,361 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,361 miles
    Test number
    275933945160
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Fail79,342 miles (+570)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,342 miles
    Test number
    249625335414
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  16. Pass78,772 miles (+664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,772 miles
    Test number
    646435214126
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail78,108 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,108 miles
    Test number
    215202223412
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Pass78,108 miles (+2,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,108 miles
    Test number
    445202723164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  19. Pass75,548 miles (+103)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,548 miles
    Test number
    977584842169
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Fail75,445 miles (+2,310)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,445 miles
    Test number
    725471112154
    • FailureFront Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureSteering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass73,135 miles (+2,173)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,135 miles
    Test number
    337431211142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass70,962 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,962 miles
    Test number
    281417600106
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside Front Tyre pershing
    • NoteOffside Front Tyre pershing

  23. Fail70,962 miles (+3,701)2 repaired8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,962 miles
    Test number
    471997900136
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside Front Tyre pershing
    • NoteOffside Front Tyre pershing

  24. Pass67,261 miles (+2,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,261 miles
    Test number
    702800229103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass64,287 miles (-33,349)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,287 miles
    Test number
    831342908183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass97,636 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    97,636 miles
    Test number
    253847517141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail97,511 miles (+6,019)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,511 miles
    Test number
    251212907465
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake outer cable cracked

  28. Pass91,492 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    91,492 miles
    Test number
    553404296044
    • NoteBoth headlamp reflectors starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight stiffness in Off side front drive shaft universal joint when on full lock

Questions about J66 PTP

Does J66 PTP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J66 PTP expired on 24 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J66 PTP?
The MOT on J66 PTP expired on 24 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J66 PTP done?
J66 PTP was recorded at 160,311 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2025, an average of 3,611 miles a year.
Has J66 PTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 PTP has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on J66 PTP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J66 PTP find?
J66 PTP passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links, lower bushes; both rear inner sills corroded, and 5 more.

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