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VN56 CHY

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Silver Lpg 5654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,328 mi
Last recorded144,328 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee84,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 CHY
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 144,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 144,315 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 141,603 miles

Coolant leak ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 141,603 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 134,700 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 119,978 miles

Coolant leak ()

engine light on

Fail 28 Feb 2017 119,978 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak ()

engine light on

Pass 22 Feb 2016 102,314 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 87,210 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 87,210 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres perished

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,314 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine managment light on

Pass 19 Jan 2013 57,690 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,826 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 40,857 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 35,352 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 35,352 miles

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

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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VN56 CHY is a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Silver with a 5,654cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VN56 CHY, 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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VN56 CHY is a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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