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R487 NDC

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,311 mi
Last recorded79,311 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut107,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 NDC
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Aut
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 79,311 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2010 77,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 74,425 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 74,425 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 70,549 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 70,531 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 68,334 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 65,669 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear a/roll bar bushes slight play

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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R487 NDC is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R487 NDC, 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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R487 NDC is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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