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R488 FNB

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,948 mi
Last recorded104,948 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited99,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 FNB
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 104,948 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 97,291 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 97,178 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 91,773 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 89,402 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 87,495 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 84,692 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 81,414 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 78,948 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 76,928 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 74,604 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 5 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited?

Based on 51,761 MOT tests across 4,658 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,213
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,293
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,969
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,607
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,481
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R488 FNB is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 99,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,293 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R488 FNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R488 FNB registered?

R488 FNB is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R488 FNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R488 FNB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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