1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L Petrol · P296 ADG
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 161,167 miles. MOT valid until 12/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3960cc
P296 ADG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 161,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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P296 ADG Mileage History
- 26/07/2024160,183 mi
- 08/08/2024160,183 mi
- 01/08/2025160,807 mi+624 mi
- 07/08/2026161,162 mi+355 mi
- 14/08/2026161,167 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P296 ADG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee (P296 ADG) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ou”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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