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RA56 VGC

2006 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,536 mi
Last recorded154,536 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A91,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 VGC
MakeJeep
ModelG-cherokee Overland Crd A
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 154,536 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 113,074 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 108,010 miles

slight lift in both bottom ball joints

Fail 7 Jun 2017 107,827 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum thickness (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 100,892 miles

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

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

bonnet support strut is weak

nearside front door drop glass is cracked

offside front door drop glass window tint is peeling away

Fail 7 Jun 2016 100,717 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended stoplamps interacting with indicators (1.9.4)

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

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

bonnet support strut is weak

nearside front door drop glass is cracked

offside front door drop glass window tint is peeling away

Pass 9 Jun 2015 94,055 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 86,399 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 86,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear registration plate is loose

Pass 30 May 2013 81,435 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

bonnet support strut is weak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

bonnet support struts are weak

rear axle has an oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 69,096 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 69,096 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,333 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 60,333 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 90,847 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight damage n/s/r -no jagged edges/projections

slight damaged to o/s door mirror-no projections /edges

Pass 14 Oct 2009 90,847 miles

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

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

slight damage n/s/r -no jagged edges/projections

slight damaged to o/s door mirror-no projections /edges

How Reliable is the Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A?

Based on 39,201 MOT tests across 2,444 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
6,927
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,444
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 636
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 570
position lamp(s) not working 561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 445
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 380
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RA56 VGC is a 2006 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 91,438 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 G-cherokee Overland Crd A fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA56 VGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA56 VGC is a 2006 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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