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R687 CET

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Gold Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,038 mi
Last recorded107,038 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A105,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 CET
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 107,038 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 106,021 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 103,598 miles

Front both sides headlamp and position lamp unit slight insecure

Nearside Front side repeaters slight insecure

Oil leak under vehicle ()

Rear under vehicle has slight corrosion

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2016 103,596 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Front both sides headlamp and position lamp unit slight insecure

Nearside Front side repeaters slight insecure

Oil leak under vehicle ()

Rear under vehicle has slight corrosion

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 102,003 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 102,002 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 101,053 miles

slight movement in headlights

slight play in steering system

Fail 26 Jul 2013 101,053 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

slight movement in headlights

slight play in steering system

Fail 20 May 2013 100,676 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear diff noisey

Pass 21 Dec 2011 95,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 90,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 90,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 86,567 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 86,567 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 83,302 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 79,741 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 26 Oct 2006 75,564 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

o/s/f cv boot leaking grease.

Pass 2 Dec 2005 71,291 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A?

Based on 14,498 MOT tests across 1,399 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
4,712
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,166
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 759
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 697
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 596
Brake pipe excessively corroded 528
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R687 CET is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Gold with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 105,299 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 Orvis A fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R687 CET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R687 CET is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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