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P417 XYJ

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,203 mi
Last recorded106,203 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut107,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 XYJ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Aut
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2011 106,203 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f spring weak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 102,062 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 102,062 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 97,054 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 92,277 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 92,277 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 79,719 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 66,449 miles

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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P417 XYJ is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 107,656 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 P417 XYJ, 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 29 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P417 XYJ registered?

P417 XYJ is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P417 XYJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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