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J1 RVM

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Green Petrol 5216cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

102,604 mi
Last recorded102,604 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited99,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 RVM
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,216cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2006 102,604 miles

all brake discs starting to show corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2006 102,592 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2005 102,560 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited?

Based on 51,761 MOT tests across 4,658 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,213
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,293
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,969
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,607
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,481
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J1 RVM is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Green with a 5,216cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 99,404 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 Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,293 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J1 RVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was J1 RVM registered?

J1 RVM is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 17 July 1997.

Is J1 RVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 RVM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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