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R441 FBR

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,262 mi
Last recorded115,262 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut107,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 FBR
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Aut
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 115,262 miles

Oil leak

brake hose ferrules rusrt front/rear

Fail 30 Jun 2008 115,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake hose ferrules rusrt front/rear

Pass 18 Jan 2007 114,534 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 114,509 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 112,361 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 112,348 miles

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

CENTER EXHAUST BOX BLOWING, N/S/R TYRE 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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R441 FBR 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 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 R441 FBR, 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 R441 FBR registered?

R441 FBR is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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