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R97 JPF

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,446 mi
Last recorded169,446 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee113,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 JPF
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 169,446 miles

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)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 169,445 miles

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)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 162,430 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 162,430 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 157,074 miles

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

n/s o/s front disc rusty

Fail 16 Dec 2011 157,072 miles

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)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 153,307 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 153,307 miles

engine oil leaks from rear main oil seal

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 12 Feb 2010 142,915 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 132,837 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 119,568 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 102,262 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 86,937 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 86,937 miles

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?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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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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R97 JPF is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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