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R626 TKP

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,618 mi
Last recorded94,618 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee113,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 TKP
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 94,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 91,593 miles

1 of 3 crentre stop light blub not working

Both rear brake pads getting low

Brake fliud level is low

Front exhaust area is leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 85,280 miles

off side rear view mirror slight deteriation

Fail 10 May 2011 85,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off side rear view mirror slight deteriation

Pass 19 Jul 2010 82,841 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 82,841 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 74,970 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 74,970 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 70,261 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 64,234 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 64,234 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 58,741 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 58,741 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R626 TKP is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 113,599 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 R626 TKP, 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 29 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R626 TKP is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 30 July 1997.

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