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R471 EAW

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Silver Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,339 mi
Last recorded122,339 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A105,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 EAW
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 122,339 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 122,338 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 117,145 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 110,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 105,627 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 97,133 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 89,225 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 78,941 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 78,941 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A?

Based on 14,498 MOT tests across 1,399 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
4,712
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,166
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 759
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 697
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 596
Brake pipe excessively corroded 528
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R471 EAW is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Silver with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 105,299 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R471 EAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R471 EAW registered?

R471 EAW is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R471 EAW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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