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K31 NSB

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,000 mi
Last recorded111,000 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto104,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 NSB
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 111,000 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 103,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 102,597 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 102,597 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 102,127 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 100,090 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 99,112 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 99,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 97,805 miles

all brake discs show signs of ware

Fail 22 Sep 2016 97,805 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs show signs of ware

Pass 23 Sep 2015 95,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2014 90,632 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

part of rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 Jan 2013 87,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 87,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 87,270 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 86,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread . Front wheel alignment should be checked / adjusted

Pass 5 Feb 2009 83,271 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 81,725 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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K31 NSB is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 K31 NSB, 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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K31 NSB is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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