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P819 VAE

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,542 mi
Last recorded172,542 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut107,656 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP819 VAE
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Aut
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 172,542 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 172,530 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 162,679 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 162,523 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 155,199 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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P819 VAE is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P819 VAE, 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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What year was P819 VAE registered?

P819 VAE is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P819 VAE safe to buy?

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