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N107 VPD

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,296 mi
Last recorded147,296 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited112,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN107 VPD
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 147,296 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box cooler hoses & rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 147,295 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box cooler hoses & rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 143,319 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud deteriorated

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

different size tyres fitted front to rear

fuel tank supported by ratchet strap

Fail 24 Oct 2018 143,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud deteriorated

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

different size tyres fitted front to rear

fuel tank supported by ratchet strap

parking brake efficiency only just met at 19%

Pass 3 Nov 2017 140,158 miles

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

Fuel tank strap supported by strap

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Wiper blade starting to split

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

Unable to see most brake pipes due to covering / routing

Fail 18 Oct 2017 140,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center to rear (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Center to rear joint insecure (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank supported by strap

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

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Wiper starting to split

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (2.4.G.1)

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

Unable to see most brake pipes due to covering / routing

Pass 14 Nov 2016 137,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tail pipe partially missing

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

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

Front spring seats on axle corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded, tank secured by ratchet strap

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear shock absorber shroud deteriorated

Unable to see some brake pipes due to covering

Fail 12 Oct 2016 136,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Under sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Efficiency only just met (3.1.6b)

Exhaust blow & tail pipe partially missing

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

Front spring seats on axle corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded away, secured with ratchet strap

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear shock absorber shroud deteriorated

Unable to see some brake pipes due to covering

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts & rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 133,082 miles

All brake pipes corroded, unable to see some due to covering

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Fronts and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts and rears (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill (5.2.6)

Slight damage front registration plate

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts and rears (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 128,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox oil leak

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle & suspension components

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 12,871 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox oil leak

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle & suspension components

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 127,839 miles

adv n/s sill

Fail 10 Oct 2013 127,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

adv n/s sill

Pass 13 Sep 2012 126,822 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 124,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 120,348 miles

Oil leak

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slighlt worn

Fail 4 Oct 2010 120,594 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slighlt worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 117,640 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 117,640 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 113,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front pipe loose knocking on sump

ns wiper split

oil leak nsf axle

tick over fast

Fail 16 Sep 2008 113,724 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns wiper split

oil leak nsf axle

tick over fast

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front pipe loose knocking on sump

Pass 11 Sep 2007 108,296 miles

Spare tyre defective

all four tyres low

catalyst rattling

centre exhaust clamp corroded

front pads wearing low

grease around nearside cv boot

Pass 11 Sep 2006 94,425 miles

Catalyst internals rattling.Passing test ok.

Central stop lamp Not wired up.

Slight play at offside to nearside front tie bar.

Fail 8 Sep 2006 94,385 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Catalyst internals rattling passing cat test ok.

Slight play at offside front to nearside front tie bar-May grease up.

Pass 12 Sep 2005 84,451 miles

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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N107 VPD is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N107 VPD, 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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N107 VPD is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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