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P186 PLO

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Blue Petrol 3998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,796 mi
Last recorded125,796 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited99,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 PLO
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 125,796 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre worn low on limit outer edge

slight blow at exhaust manifold

Fail 4 Jan 2013 125,796 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre worn low on limit outer edge

slight blow at exhaust manifold

Pass 26 Aug 2011 116,234 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 116,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust fouling rear axle

Pass 31 Aug 2010 112,765 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

gearbox and diffs leaking

Fail 31 Aug 2010 112,765 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

gearbox and diffs leaking

wiper blades split

Pass 21 Aug 2009 110,744 miles

OSR & NSR brake discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2007 108,124 miles

O/S/R seatbelt not fully tested childseat fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2007 108,124 miles

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

O/S/R seatbelt not fully tested childseat fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2006 99,404 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 99,404 miles

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

N/s/r seatbelt not fully tested babyseat fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2005 83,991 miles

O/s/r seatbelt not fully tested - babyseat fitted

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear disc pads worn to limit

Pass 7 Nov 2005 83,991 miles

O/s/r seatbelt not fully tested - babyseat fitted

Rear disc pads worn to limit

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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P186 PLO is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Blue with a 3,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P186 PLO, 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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P186 PLO is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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