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T397 OAY

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,807 mi
Last recorded146,807 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto92,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT397 OAY
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 146,807 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 146,807 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 139,730 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 135,054 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 135,009 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 135,009 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 123,351 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto?

Based on 41,381 MOT tests across 4,570 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
4,841
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,116
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,300
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,045
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,552
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T397 OAY is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 92,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T397 OAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T397 OAY is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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