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P771 GNU

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut

Purple Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,858 mi
Last recorded87,858 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut107,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 GNU
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Aut
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 87,858 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 85,810 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 82,282 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 82,264 miles

Centre Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 78,543 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 78,533 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 75,955 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 75,943 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlamp reflector

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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P771 GNU is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut in Purple with a 3,960cc lpg 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 P771 GNU, 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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P771 GNU is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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