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P130 WKX

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,599 mi
Last recorded141,599 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited99,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 WKX
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2017 141,599 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect outer glass missing. (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back end of sill section. (2.4.A.3)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

crack in front screen n/s.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 139,525 miles

crack in nearside screen not affecting drivers view

Fail 21 Sep 2015 139,525 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from cat back (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 137,811 miles

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

crack in screen not affecting drivers view

Pass 9 Jul 2013 126,294 miles

Engine, gearbox and transfer box have oil leaks.

High level brake light does not work.

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Offside front tyre tread wearing more so on outer edge.

windscreen has damage outside of sweeped area

Fail 8 Jul 2013 126,294 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Engine, gearbox and transfer box have oil leaks.

High level brake light does not work.

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Offside front tyre tread wearing more so on outer edge.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 125,856 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 122,694 miles

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

front prop shaft gaiter split

slight leak from o/s/r outer hub seal

Pass 24 May 2011 111,595 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 96,742 miles

slight blow from exhaust manifold

windsrceen crack outside zone b and zone a

Pass 6 Oct 2009 89,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 86,621 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 81,090 miles

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

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

exhaust fouling tank strap

Fail 7 Nov 2007 81,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

exhaust fouling tank strap

Pass 20 Sep 2006 75,705 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited?

Based on 51,761 MOT tests across 4,658 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,213
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,293
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,969
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,607
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,481
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P130 WKX is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 99,404 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 Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,293 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P130 WKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P130 WKX is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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