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R244 WNC

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,557 mi
Last recorded139,557 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut107,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 WNC
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Aut
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 139,557 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 139,557 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 139,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 133,297 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 133,207 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 127,857 miles

REAR AXEL CARRIER BUSHES WORN

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 122,595 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from ns axle

Fail 22 Oct 2007 122,595 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

slight oil leak from ns axle

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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R244 WNC is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R244 WNC, 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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R244 WNC is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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