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M77 CAV

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,041 mi
Last recorded153,041 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited112,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM77 CAV
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 153,041 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 151,401 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 147,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 142,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

front number plate deteriorating.

Fail 8 Apr 2010 142,879 miles

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

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

Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

front number plate deteriorating.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 140,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

screen damaged o/s but not in swept area

Fail 20 Mar 2009 140,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

screen damaged o/s but not in swept area

Pass 4 Mar 2008 132,764 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 132,764 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 126,982 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 121,598 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 121,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited?

Based on 51,761 MOT tests across 4,658 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,213
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,293
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,969
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,607
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,481
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M77 CAV is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 112,670 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 Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,293 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M77 CAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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M77 CAV is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 30 March 1996.

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