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J40 GWP

1996 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,450 mi
Last recorded83,450 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee98,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 GWP
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 83,450 miles

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

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

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

Outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2022 83,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 83,439 miles

Offside side step missing

Outer n/s sill slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 82,927 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 82,924 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 81,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 80,645 miles

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

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

exhaust front box baffles insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2016 79,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 78,296 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 77,028 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 74,256 miles

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2012 74,130 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 71,984 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,128 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 68,187 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 65,631 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 62,504 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 2,548 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,532
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
constant velocity joint gaiter split 55
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J40 GWP is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1996 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 98,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J40 GWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was J40 GWP registered?

J40 GWP is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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