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P740 JTS

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,507 mi
Last recorded109,507 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee113,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 JTS
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 109,507 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)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM O/S/R HUB

Pass 16 Nov 2007 105,242 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 105,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 101,781 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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P740 JTS is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P740 JTS, 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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What year was P740 JTS registered?

P740 JTS is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P740 JTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P740 JTS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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