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N181 FWE

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,339 mi
Last recorded121,339 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited112,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 FWE
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 121,339 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 114,984 miles

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

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Fail 11 Jul 2013 114,984 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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Pass 13 Jul 2012 109,580 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 109,580 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 109,553 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 106,891 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 103,749 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N181 FWE is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N181 FWE, 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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N181 FWE is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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