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V536 DFT

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Silver Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,685 mi
Last recorded71,685 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee96,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV536 DFT
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 71,685 miles

exhaust close to body work

light marks on f/screen

Fail 28 Jan 2012 71,609 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust close to body work

light marks on f/screen

Pass 26 Jan 2011 68,795 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 68,634 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust close to body work

Pass 22 Dec 2009 63,932 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust box close to chassis

Fail 22 Dec 2009 63,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 57,649 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 57,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 54,044 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 53,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust clamp rusted off

rear flexy ferrule corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2006 52,620 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 52,579 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 52,579 miles

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

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

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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V536 DFT is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Silver with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 96,484 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 V536 DFT, 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 27 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V536 DFT registered?

V536 DFT is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V536 DFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V536 DFT shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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