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GRZ 8081

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,781 mi
Last recorded137,781 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited114,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRZ 8081
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 137,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle heavily corroded

underbody heavily corroded throughout

Fail 8 Aug 2023 137,732 miles

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank straps broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded near anti roll bar mount bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet pull broken

rear shocks corroded

rear springs corroded and clamps loose

rear wheel back plates corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 136,361 miles

front axle corroded

front suspension mounting areas corroded

o-s & n-s front & rear chassis corroded

o-s & n-s rear leaf springs corroded

rear axle corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear spring shackle brackets corroded o-s & n-s

rear suspension bump stops missing mounting brackets corroded

the under side of vehicle & suspension & steering components are in an advanced state of corrosion but cannot be holed using methods laid down in methods of testing

Fail 15 Feb 2022 136,332 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front axle corroded

front suspension mounting areas corroded

o-s & n-s front & rear chassis corroded

o-s & n-s rear leaf springs corroded

rear axle corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear spring shackle brackets corroded o-s & n-s

rear suspension bump stops missing mounting brackets corroded

the under side of vehicle & suspension & steering components are in an advanced state of corrosion but cannot be holed using methods laid down in methods of testing

Pass 23 Dec 2020 131,499 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 131,498 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 117,431 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 112,448 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 102,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 90,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 90,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and offside front (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 79,989 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 79,986 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 65,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 65,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 63,359 miles

ALL FRONT BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS INVERTED

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NEARSIDE REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR RUBBERS PERISHING

SLIGHT CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES ARROUND BULK HEAD

Fail 13 Nov 2012 63,359 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

ALL FRONT BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS INVERTED

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NEARSIDE REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR RUBBERS PERISHING

SLIGHT CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES ARROUND BULK HEAD

Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,325 miles

both headlight reflectors tarnished

Pass 16 Nov 2010 58,502 miles

BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS HAVE SOME PLAY

ENGINE OIL LEAK

REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 12 Nov 2010 58,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS HAVE SOME PLAY

ENGINE OIL LEAK

REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 11 Nov 2009 57,074 miles

engine oil leak

front drop link bushes perished and starting to break up

headlamp reflectors tarnished

nearside front spring top mount advanced corrosion

some play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 18 Nov 2008 54,932 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 54,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

rear leaf springs badly corroded and appear to be weak.

Pass 14 Nov 2007 49,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 49,381 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 44,856 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited?

Based on 26,041 MOT tests across 3,153 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
4,834
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,344
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 883
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 799
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 779
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 772
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GRZ 8081 is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 114,550 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 Td Limited fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GRZ 8081, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GRZ 8081 is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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