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P887 JKP

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,714 mi
Last recorded143,714 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut107,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP887 JKP
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Aut
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2008 143,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 143,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 133,883 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 133,881 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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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P887 JKP is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P887 JKP, 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 P887 JKP registered?

P887 JKP is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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