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R508 NJB

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,818 mi
Last recorded142,818 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee113,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 NJB
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2010 142,818 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 142,818 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/r shocker casing corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 127,892 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from rear diff,

Fail 20 Oct 2009 127,699 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2008 124,534 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 120,015 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 120,015 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2006 115,583 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 115,583 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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R508 NJB is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 113,599 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R508 NJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R508 NJB registered?

R508 NJB is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R508 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 NJB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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