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P2 SDH

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

213,270 mi
Last recorded213,270 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee113,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 SDH
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2009 213,270 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 213,270 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 213,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 198,085 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 180,482 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 180,341 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2006 163,501 miles

nearside front brake juddering slighty

nearside rear brake juddering slighty

offside front brake juddering slighty

offside rear brake juddering slighty

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2006 163,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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P2 SDH is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 113,599 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P2 SDH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P2 SDH registered?

P2 SDH is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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