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C9 GEB

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,101 mi
Last recorded82,101 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto104,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 GEB
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 82,101 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rattling from catalytic converters (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 82,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested All four corners binding severely (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rattling from exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 81,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

catalytic convertor rattling

Fail 3 Nov 2014 81,515 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

catalytic convertor rattling

Pass 15 Nov 2011 80,561 miles

all brake discs corroded

catalytic converter rattles

Fail 15 Nov 2011 80,561 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all brake discs corroded

catalytic converter rattles

Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,648 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

cat convertor rattling

Fail 24 May 2010 79,648 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

cat convertor rattling

Pass 3 Apr 2009 75,472 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cat convertor rattles

Pass 9 Nov 2007 74,828 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cat convertor rattles

Fail 7 Nov 2007 74,828 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cat convertor rattles

Pass 31 Mar 2006 71,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 71,381 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto?

Based on 41,381 MOT tests across 4,570 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
4,841
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,116
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,300
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,045
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,552
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C9 GEB is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 104,466 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 Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C9 GEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C9 GEB registered?

C9 GEB is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 28 March 1997.

Is C9 GEB safe to buy?

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