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M1 BVA

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,700 mi
Last recorded153,700 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto109,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 BVA
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 153,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 153,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 147,192 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 147,150 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 141,075 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake just to standard

Fail 14 Jan 2008 141,031 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake just to standard

Pass 9 Jan 2007 135,170 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 127,466 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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M1 BVA is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M1 BVA, 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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M1 BVA is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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