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P278 TRL

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,938 mi
Last recorded67,938 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited99,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 TRL
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 67,938 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all tyres perishing and cracking on outer edges

both front wings corroded

general corrosion

horn deteriorating

Fail 11 Apr 2018 67,936 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x4 (5.2.6)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking nearside front of engine (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all tyres perishing and cracking on outer edges

both front wings corroded

general corrosion

horn deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2017 66,937 miles

Oil leak ()

all tyres perished

Fail 29 Apr 2017 66,934 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

all tyres perished

Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,085 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 66,082 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 64,142 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

inner & outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 63,923 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 60,590 miles

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

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

all brake pipes,outer casings starting to corrode

Fail 22 Apr 2013 60,587 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

all brake pipes,outer casings starting to corrode

Pass 16 Apr 2012 59,016 miles

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 16 Apr 2012 59,013 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2011 56,691 miles

all 4 tyres close to the legal limit

Pass 16 Sep 2010 56,278 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,519 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 55,225 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 51,963 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 48,912 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 48,869 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 44,221 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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P278 TRL is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P278 TRL, 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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P278 TRL is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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