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P313 VDL

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,182 mi
Last recorded118,182 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee113,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP313 VDL
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 118,182 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 113,599 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 113,599 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 107,977 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

battery loose

rear diff oil seal leaking

Fail 16 Jul 2012 107,977 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

battery loose

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2011 99,265 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 99,265 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 91,806 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edge

slight wear & play in sus. bushes & swivels

Fail 8 Mar 2010 91,806 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre low on edge

slight wear & play in sus. bushes & swivels

Pass 4 Feb 2009 87,382 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

all suspension bushes slightly worn/perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2008 80,212 miles

slight play in front swival joints

slight play in steering joints

slight play in various bushes

Pass 10 Jan 2007 75,190 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both o/sf swivels

slight play in both rear anti roll bar 'd' bushes

Pass 13 Jan 2006 69,630 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 69,630 miles

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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P313 VDL is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P313 VDL, 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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P313 VDL is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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