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J1 GVW

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

263,953 mi
Last recorded263,953 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto81,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 GVW
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 263,953 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 251,940 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 251,937 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 233,912 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 132,283 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 132,283 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 128,765 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 121,409 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 113,825 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 104,052 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

handbrake efficiency low

Pass 5 Oct 2015 103,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 98,943 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

long travel on handbrake

Pass 27 Nov 2013 91,871 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 83,953 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 70,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsr axle leaking oil near brakes

Fail 25 Sep 2008 70,295 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsr axle leaking oil near brakes

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto?

Based on 3,619 MOT tests across 246 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
6,498
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 92
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 67
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
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J1 GVW is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 81,693 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J1 GVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J1 GVW is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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