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R532 KLJ

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,965 mi
Last recorded158,965 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee113,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 KLJ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 158,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2013 157,515 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 145,605 miles

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

chip in screen

discs deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2012 145,605 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

chip in screen

discs deteriorating

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 142,164 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

discs deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 137,878 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

rear discs deteriorating

slight play in steering

Fail 6 Oct 2010 137,878 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

rear discs deteriorating

slight play in steering

Pass 28 Oct 2009 133,222 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak

slight play in ball joints

Pass 9 Sep 2008 129,629 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

slight play in steering joints

tyres low on tread

Pass 25 Sep 2007 123,684 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 113,497 miles

fuel cap lock missing

offside front outer universal joint needs greasing

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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R532 KLJ is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R532 KLJ, 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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R532 KLJ is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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