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P556 KWL

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,858 mi
Last recorded167,858 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited99,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 KWL
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 167,858 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 155,862 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 155,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 142,248 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 142,248 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 126,893 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 122,204 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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P556 KWL is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P556 KWL, 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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What year was P556 KWL registered?

P556 KWL is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P556 KWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P556 KWL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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