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J333 PBW

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

129,568 mi
Last recorded129,568 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto104,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 PBW
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 129,568 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

all suspension bushes weak

full inspection of all metal brake pipes not possible due to protective covering

Fail 20 Oct 2012 129,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

all suspension bushes weak

full inspection of all metal brake pipes not possible due to protective covering

Fail 10 Oct 2012 129,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Coolant leak

all suspension bushes weak

battery loose

full inspection of all metal brake pipes not possible due to protective covering

Pass 16 Nov 2010 129,014 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 129,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 7 May 2010 128,919 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn

front to rear brake pipe outer metal casing corroding

nearside front upper coil spring mounting cup badly corroding

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2009 115,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 107,380 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 107,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 100,244 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 95,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

oil leak

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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J333 PBW is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J333 PBW, 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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J333 PBW is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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