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R588 ANC

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,464 mi
Last recorded100,464 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee113,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 ANC
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2017 100,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure "D" bush (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear bush housing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear bush housing (2.4.G.1)

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

front brake pads appear low

light to medium corrosion to underbody and general components

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection suspect corrosion

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 5 Oct 2016 98,814 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

light to medium surface corrosion to under body and general components

Pass 21 Oct 2015 96,230 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shockers dust covers deteriorated

oil leak rear diff

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2014 92,819 miles

oil leak on rear diff. unit

Pass 21 Oct 2013 90,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear diff leaking oil

rear shock absorber dust covers corroded but not affecting opperation of shock absorbers

Pass 10 Oct 2012 86,330 miles

n/s and o/s front brake discs worn and groved

n/s and o/s rear shock absorbers dust covers corroded but not interfeering with shock absorber operation

Fail 10 Oct 2012 86,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s and o/s front brake discs worn and groved

n/s and o/s rear shock absorbers dust covers corroded but not interfeering with shock absorber operation

Pass 19 Oct 2011 83,700 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 79,202 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 74,339 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 70,717 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 66,426 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 66,426 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 62,803 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 62,803 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2005 58,818 miles

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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R588 ANC is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R588 ANC, 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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R588 ANC is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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