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N420 JLK

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

98,834 mi
Last recorded98,834 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto109,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 JLK
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 98,834 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008

Nearside Front Brake pedal actuating rod excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.3.A.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 98,834 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 98,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

head gasket

Fail 28 Jul 2008 98,834 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 97,499 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 92,448 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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N420 JLK is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N420 JLK, 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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N420 JLK is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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