1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L Petrol · R135 BNV
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 162,061 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Aug 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,061 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.
R135 BNV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2016
- 162,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R135 BNV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee (R135 BNV) between March 2006 and March 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Center outer sill (5.2.6)”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)”; “Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)”.
R135 BNV Mileage History
- 15/03/2006107,430 mi
- 16/03/2006107,430 mi
- 15/03/2007111,763 mi+4,333 mi
- 26/03/2007111,763 mi
- 13/03/2008116,924 mi+5,161 mi
- 23/03/2009122,721 mi+5,797 mi
- 30/03/2009122,801 mi+80 mi
- 22/03/2010128,797 mi+5,996 mi
- 24/03/2011132,767 mi+3,970 mi
- 02/04/2012136,567 mi+3,800 mi
- 19/03/20130 mi-136,567 mi
- 20/03/20130 mi
- 11/03/2014147,487 mi+147,487 mi
- 14/03/2014147,487 mi
- 23/03/2015155,580 mi+8,093 mi
- 24/03/2015155,580 mi
- 29/03/2016162,053 mi+6,473 mi
- 31/03/2016162,061 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 5,439 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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