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SV13 VBJ

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,349 mi
Last recorded81,349 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee64,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 VBJ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 81,349 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 81,349 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 75,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 75,875 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 71,763 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 68,248 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 64,916 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 64,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 62,277 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 60,703 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 43,023 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 19,850 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 14,760 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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SV13 VBJ is a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 64,110 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 SV13 VBJ, 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 13 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SV13 VBJ registered?

SV13 VBJ is a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 16 August 2013.

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