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R257 HMV

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,811 mi
Last recorded109,811 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto104,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 HMV
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 109,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 100,571 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 89,939 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 89,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 78,072 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto?

Based on 41,381 MOT tests across 4,570 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
4,841
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,116
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,300
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,045
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,552
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R257 HMV is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 104,466 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R257 HMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R257 HMV registered?

R257 HMV is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R257 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 HMV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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