1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limite 4.0L Petrol · N780 DKU
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limite (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 107,473 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2009. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
N780 DKU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2008
- 107,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N780 DKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limite (N780 DKU) between February 2006 and May 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 May 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)”; “Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)”.
N780 DKU Mileage History
- 15/02/200690,758 mi
- 01/03/2007101,150 mi+10,392 mi
- 09/03/2007101,150 mi
- 24/05/2008107,473 mi+6,323 mi
Average of roughly 7,366 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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