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RA56 VJE

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

222,569 mi
Last recorded222,569 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee84,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 VJE
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 222,569 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 133,905 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 133,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 131,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 131,028 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 128,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 128,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 188,486 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 177,815 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 165,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 154,684 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f + o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Feb 2015 141,599 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 141,599 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 129,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

bonnet strut weak unable to hold bonnet up unaided

Fail 12 Feb 2013 116,652 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 116,652 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 98,222 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 54,484 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 47,685 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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RA56 VJE is a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 84,193 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA56 VJE, 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 20 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RA56 VJE registered?

RA56 VJE is a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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