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P381 CFV

1996 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,259 mi
Last recorded115,259 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee98,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 CFV
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 115,259 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 112,259 miles

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

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

free play at steering wheel close to fail

Pass 24 Jun 2014 108,329 miles

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

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

brake pipes on rear axle slight corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2014 108,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

brake pipes on rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 21 May 2013 103,909 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 103,194 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 103,194 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 98,609 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear section rattling on petrol tank straps

Fail 6 Mar 2012 98,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear section rattling on petrol tank straps

Pass 25 Feb 2011 93,096 miles

water leaking from engine

Fail 25 Feb 2011 93,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

water leaking from engine

Pass 13 Feb 2010 88,890 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 88,890 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 84,253 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 84,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 78,549 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 78,367 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 74,713 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 70,077 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 70,077 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 2,548 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,532
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
constant velocity joint gaiter split 55
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P381 CFV is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 98,608 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 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P381 CFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P381 CFV is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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