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P199 TVV

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,598 mi
Last recorded82,598 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto104,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 TVV
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 82,598 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 82,528 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 74,860 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 74,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear differentials leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,685 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,253 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 65,225 miles

all brake pipes rusting

Pass 28 Jun 2010 63,187 miles

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

all brake pipes rusting

Fail 17 Jun 2010 62,168 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

all brake pipes rusting

Pass 8 May 2009 59,092 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 56,555 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 54,022 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 51,161 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 51,161 miles

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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P199 TVV is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P199 TVV, 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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P199 TVV is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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