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N49 JLD

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,790 mi
Last recorded109,790 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto109,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN49 JLD
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 109,790 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both headlamps damaged but functioning

both headlight pattern fading/deteriorating

tow bar electrics damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2014 109,790 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 109,171 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 109,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 106,306 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 106,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 102,094 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 95,943 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 88,939 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 86,389 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N49 JLD is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N49 JLD, 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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N49 JLD is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 10 July 1996.

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