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VJZ 6958

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

270,966 mi
Last recorded270,966 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee68,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 6958
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 270,966 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 270,966 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 135,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 101,439 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 100,600 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 92,556 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 92,556 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,476 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 74,501 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 65,223 miles

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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VJZ 6958 is a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 68,016 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 VJZ 6958, 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 14 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VJZ 6958 registered?

VJZ 6958 is a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is VJZ 6958 safe to buy?

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