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R765 ABU

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Gold Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,061 mi
Last recorded114,061 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A105,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 ABU
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 114,061 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 114,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 107,483 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 107,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 97,920 miles

vehicle presented with front prop shaft missing, I strongly advise that it is re-fitted.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 95,367 miles

front propshaft missing

Fail 16 Jun 2006 95,344 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front propshaft missing brakes tested in rbt

Pass 21 Jun 2005 89,609 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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R765 ABU is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Gold with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R765 ABU, 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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What year was R765 ABU registered?

R765 ABU is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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