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W966 RVU

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Red Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,590 mi
Last recorded99,590 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V891,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW966 RVU
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 99,590 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2013 95,417 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 95,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 95,352 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 92,013 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 89,186 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 86,028 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 86,028 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 82,494 miles

N/S/F TYRE CRACKING

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 78,970 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 78,970 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 73,758 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 73,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 69,357 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8?

Based on 31,277 MOT tests across 2,392 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,269
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,080
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,006
Brake pipe excessively corroded 854
constant velocity joint gaiter split 846
position lamp(s) not working 840
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W966 RVU is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Red with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 91,532 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 Limited V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W966 RVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W966 RVU registered?

W966 RVU is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 11 August 2000.

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The MOT history for W966 RVU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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