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P109 KJF

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Maroon Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,169 mi
Last recorded113,169 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto104,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 KJF
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2017 113,169 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer/inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 106,952 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 106,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 102,900 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 102,900 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

CAT rattling + O2 sensor damaged

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 101,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to o/s/f outer sill

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 28 Mar 2014 101,367 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to o/s/f outer sill

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 8 Mar 2013 96,357 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 96,354 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 95,020 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 94,962 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 89,092 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 81,257 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 73,932 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 69,047 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 63,833 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 55,122 miles

slight blow from exhaust manifold/frontpipe

slight play in nearside front upper and lower balljoints

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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P109 KJF is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Maroon with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P109 KJF, 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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P109 KJF is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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