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R123 ONL

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,156 mi
Last recorded141,156 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee113,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 ONL
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 141,156 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre cracking to tread

Oil leak ()

Rear suspension bushes poor

Pass 8 Sep 2015 136,883 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 132,662 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 132,662 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 127,310 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 127,021 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 120,671 miles

all tyres worn below 1.6mm on edges but step tread

corrosion noted to nsr trailing arm

osf drive shaft uj joint excessively worn NOTE vehicle in 2 wheel drive

play noted to ns top ball joint

play noted to rear wheel bearings

Fail 29 Aug 2012 120,623 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres worn below 1.6mm on edges but step tread

corrosion noted to nsr trailing arm

osf drive shaft uj joint excessively worn NOTE vehicle in 2 wheel drive

play noted to ns top ball joint

play noted to rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Sep 2011 116,227 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 116,227 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 109,874 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 105,471 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 99,971 miles

excessive corrosion to spring rapped around osr axle brake pipe play noted to front axle tie bar at ball joint end play noted to nsr half shaft

Pass 22 Nov 2007 95,360 miles

all brake pipes coiled with springs and springs corroded play noted to all ball joints

Fail 21 Nov 2007 95,358 miles

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

all brake pipes coiled with springs and springs corroded play noted to all ball joints

Pass 14 Nov 2006 88,041 miles

slight play noted to front axle tie bar track rod end †all brake pipes covered with spring protectors not able to check fully †nsr shock absorber top outer cover corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2005 79,627 miles

nsr spring around brake pipe corroded †slight play noted to ns lower ball joint

Fail 23 Nov 2005 79,529 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some play noted to ns lower ball joint †nsr steel brake pipe spring around pipe corroded

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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R123 ONL is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R123 ONL, 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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R123 ONL is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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