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P106 UGJ

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,269 mi
Last recorded144,269 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto104,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 UGJ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 144,269 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 136,277 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 136,269 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

N.B. Nearside headlamp set correctly.

Tail pipe loose at clamp joint to rear of silencer.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 128,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cat rattles

rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 5 Mar 2009 128,890 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cat rattles

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 4 Mar 2008 113,361 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 112,893 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 102,051 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 102,051 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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P106 UGJ is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 104,466 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 P106 UGJ, 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 29 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P106 UGJ is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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