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P847 GBL

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,521 mi
Last recorded187,521 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto104,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP847 GBL
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2015 187,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

battery insecure unlikely to dislodge

crack o/s windscreen not affecting drivers view

front top and lower ball joints slight play

o/s headlamp temporary securing arrangement

o/s rear sill surface corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2013 181,368 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 176,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake pipes wrapped in coils unable to fully inspect

Pass 11 Jan 2012 174,232 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 165,875 miles

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

oil leak

rear exhaust leaking

slight play in steering joints

unable to check front and rear brake pads

underside of car rusted

Pass 15 Jul 2009 165,528 miles

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 16 Jul 2008 163,183 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 160,299 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 158,018 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto?

Based on 41,381 MOT tests across 4,570 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
4,841
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,116
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,300
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,045
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,552
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P847 GBL is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 104,466 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P847 GBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P847 GBL is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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