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P703 UGB

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

117,076 mi
Last recorded117,076 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut112,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP703 UGB
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Aut
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 117,076 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 117,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 116,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 115,117 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight wear on drag link ends

Fail 28 Apr 2011 115,117 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight wear on drag link ends

Pass 28 Apr 2010 113,253 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre edge wearing

Fail 23 Apr 2010 113,246 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal anti slip rubber perishing

nearside front tyre edge wearing

Pass 13 Feb 2009 108,639 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 108,639 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 107,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 107,105 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 100,130 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 100,103 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 95,934 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 95,934 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P703 UGB is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 112,846 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 P703 UGB, 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 30 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P703 UGB is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut, first registered on 3 December 1996.

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