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R65 EWR

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Red Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,740 mi
Last recorded211,740 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto104,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 EWR
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 211,740 miles

all steel brake pipes starting to pit

engine oil leak

front discs worn

rear discs worn

slight lift in all front ball joints

Fail 3 Dec 2015 211,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

all steel brake pipes starting to pit

engine oil leak

front discs worn

rear discs worn

slight lift in all front ball joints

Pass 5 Dec 2014 209,281 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 208,233 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 209,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Upper Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Slight pull to n/s when braking

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 8 Feb 2012 191,358 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 191,334 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 167,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 163,630 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 163,630 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 156,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 148,914 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes un testable due to covers

Pass 18 Apr 2007 140,405 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 139,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front flexible brake pipes,ferrules corroded

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear flexible brake pipe ,ferrule corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2006 138,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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R65 EWR is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Red with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R65 EWR, 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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R65 EWR is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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