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R181 OGF

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,447 mi
Last recorded105,447 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut107,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 OGF
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Aut
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 105,447 miles

rear axle is very noisey when wheels are rotated

Pass 26 Mar 2009 92,948 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 81,354 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 67,065 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 65,141 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 65,161 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

cat rattles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s rear hand brake noisy

oil leak from rad oil cooler

rear brake pads wearing low

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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R181 OGF is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R181 OGF, 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 R181 OGF registered?

R181 OGF is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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