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R879 FKN

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Black Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

324,961 mi
Last recorded324,961 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited99,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 FKN
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 324,961 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front indercator lens cracked

Offside Front indercator lens cracked

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2023 322,345 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front indercator len slightly cracked

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2022 315,747 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front INDERCATOR LENS CRACKED BUT NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS AREA SLIGHT COROSION UNDER WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 305,543 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 296,803 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 296,799 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission pipes from gearbox to radiator leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 286,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 273,004 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 261,114 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 250,355 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 250,302 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Braking system leaking rear axle brake pipe corroded (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Aug 2015 239,546 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush slight corrosion

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)

Offside Rear trailing arm bush slight corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2015 239,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 12 Aug 2014 23,166 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 225,225 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 219,235 miles

o/s centre outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2011 213,473 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 205,875 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 205,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 196,032 miles

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 178,901 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 165,423 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 165,343 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 149,660 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited?

Based on 51,761 MOT tests across 4,658 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,213
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,293
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,969
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,607
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,481
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R879 FKN is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Black with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 99,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,293 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R879 FKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R879 FKN is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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