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DNZ 4017

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Brown Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

163,822 mi
Last recorded163,822 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto109,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNZ 4017
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 163,822 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 163,822 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 163,819 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 163,044 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Apr 2008 148,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight oil leak from power steering pump

Fail 28 Mar 2008 148,496 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight oil leak from power steering pump

Pass 9 Mar 2007 134,688 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2006 125,756 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 125,756 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear lamp broken but not affecting light output

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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DNZ 4017 is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Brown with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,148 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 DNZ 4017, 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 30 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DNZ 4017 is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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