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R631 EUS

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,127 mi
Last recorded143,127 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut107,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 EUS
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Aut
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 143,127 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 142,011 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 142,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 141,965 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 141,965 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 141,678 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 140,747 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 140,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 138,486 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 132,111 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 132,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 132,094 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust leaking

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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R631 EUS is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Ltd Aut fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R631 EUS, 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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What year was R631 EUS registered?

R631 EUS is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R631 EUS safe to buy?

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