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J555 DJT

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,237 mi
Last recorded130,237 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto109,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 DJT
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 130,237 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 124,472 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 124,472 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 118,639 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 118,639 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 110,370 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 90,120 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 82,735 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 78,914 miles

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

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

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

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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J555 DJT is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,148 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J555 DJT, 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 30 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J555 DJT registered?

J555 DJT is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is J555 DJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 DJT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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