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P206 MBM

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,405 mi
Last recorded173,405 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut112,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 MBM
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Aut
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 173,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 173,364 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 164,809 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 164,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 159,040 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight play in nearside & offside top & bottom ball joints

Pass 2 May 2007 158,021 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 158,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 157,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut?

Based on 640 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
5,461
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
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P206 MBM is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 112,846 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 Aut fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P206 MBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P206 MBM is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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