MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,446 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s o/s front disc rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
n/s o/s front disc rusty
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leaks from rear main oil seal
slight oil leak from rear diff
engine oil leaks from rear main oil seal
slight oil leak from rear diff
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R97 JPF is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 113,599 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R97 JPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R97 JPF registered?
R97 JPF is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 22 December 1997.
Is R97 JPF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R97 JPF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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