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P789 JFL

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,376 mi
Last recorded41,376 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee113,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 JFL
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 41,376 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 41,376 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2018 41,363 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 41,363 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 41,198 miles

Offside Front brake dragging slightly

Offside Rear brake dragging slightly

Pass 18 May 2016 40,604 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 40,604 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 40,579 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 40,566 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight underside corrosion

Pass 14 May 2014 40,566 miles

slight underside corrosion

Pass 16 May 2013 40,552 miles

slight binding on offside front brake

Fail 16 May 2013 40,552 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

slight binding on offside front brake

Pass 28 May 2012 40,537 miles

Battery insecure

Slight end float in rear axle at Nearside and Offside wheel

Pass 25 May 2011 40,526 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,497 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 40,455 miles

battery insecure

Fail 20 May 2009 40,455 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 29 May 2008 40,439 miles

coolant leaking from engine

Fail 27 May 2008 40,439 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

coolant leaking from engine

Pass 25 May 2007 40,424 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 May 2006 40,394 miles

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

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

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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P789 JFL is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P789 JFL, 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 P789 JFL registered?

P789 JFL is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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