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OBZ 7817

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee118,879 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBZ 7817
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2011

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 99,231 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear control arm brackets outer casing corroding

Fail 20 Nov 2010 98,955 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

n/s and o/s rear control arm brackets outer casing corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2009 90,183 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 80,869 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 75,501 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 75,501 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 73,677 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 73,677 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 72,253 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 72,253 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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OBZ 7817 is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 118,879 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OBZ 7817, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OBZ 7817 registered?

OBZ 7817 is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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