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P974 PJA

1997 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,094 mi
Last recorded158,094 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee113,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 PJA
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 158,094 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 158,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 152,664 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 146,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 145,870 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Sep 2011 143,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2011 143,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 141,418 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 139,353 miles

Front Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 138,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 136,212 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 136,212 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Fail 3 May 2007 136,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 134,560 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)

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 2,548 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,532
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
constant velocity joint gaiter split 55
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P974 PJA is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 113,603 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P974 PJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P974 PJA is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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