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N438 JLX

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,518 mi
Last recorded109,518 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto109,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 JLX
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 109,518 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 109,293 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 105,146 miles

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

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

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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N438 JLX is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N438 JLX, 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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What year was N438 JLX registered?

N438 JLX is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N438 JLX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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