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HIW 3535

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Red Petrol 5899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,947 mi
Last recorded103,947 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto104,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIW 3535
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 103,947 miles

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

front and rear discs are wiring thin

hand brake travel high

Pass 26 May 2009 98,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 97,002 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 92,963 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 92,960 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 92,943 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 89,386 miles

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Fail 4 Sep 2006 89,386 miles

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

ADVISE:- UNABLE TO CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE METAL BRAKE PIPES ACROSS THE REAR AXLE DUE TO A WIRE WOUND COVERING ON THE PIPES ( WHICH IS VERY RUSTY ! ) THE PIPES MAY ALSO BE RUSTY ? I RECOMEND THEY ARE REPLACED AS SOON AS POSIBLE.

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 83,574 miles

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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HIW 3535 is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Red with a 5,899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HIW 3535, 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 HIW 3535 registered?

HIW 3535 is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is HIW 3535 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIW 3535 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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