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J55 PFT

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,103 mi
Last recorded130,103 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto109,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 PFT
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 130,103 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 109,040 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 109,007 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 95,184 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 88,552 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 88,551 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 83,061 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 83,061 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 79,239 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 79,150 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 73,318 miles

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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J55 PFT is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J55 PFT, 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.

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What year was J55 PFT registered?

J55 PFT is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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