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R144 YKP

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,287 mi
Last recorded114,287 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto104,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 YKP
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2007 114,287 miles

front anti roll bar bushes wearing

front brake discs and pads wearing

front trailing arm bushes starting to split

slight play in offside and nearside front balljoints

Fail 27 Nov 2007 114,287 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front anti roll bar bushes wearing

front brake discs and pads wearing

front trailing arm bushes starting to split

slight play in offside and nearside front balljoints

Pass 26 Jan 2007 104,275 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 104,275 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 94,794 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 94,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R144 YKP is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R144 YKP, 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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What year was R144 YKP registered?

R144 YKP is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R144 YKP safe to buy?

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