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R943 MGK

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut

Blue Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

185,042 mi
Last recorded185,042 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut107,656 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 MGK
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Aut
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 185,042 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Fail 30 May 2012 185,042 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 167,910 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 167,910 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 145,056 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 145,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 121,608 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 121,599 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 100,676 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 100,645 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 93,687 miles

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

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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R943 MGK is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut in Blue with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R943 MGK, 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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R943 MGK is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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