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P836 UMR

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut107,656 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 UMR
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Aut
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 11 Nov 2011

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2010 117,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 115,130 miles

advisory checklist 107849

Fail 27 Jun 2009 115,130 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advisory checklist 107849

Pass 28 Jun 2008 112,671 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 105,456 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 105,456 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 27 May 2006 94,765 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight perishing to near side front drive shaft boot

Fail 27 May 2006 94,765 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight perishing to near side front drive shaft boot

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut?

Based on 640 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
5,461
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
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P836 UMR is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 107,656 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 Ltd Aut fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P836 UMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P836 UMR registered?

P836 UMR is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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