1997 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L Petrol · R386 FWV
1997 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee (4.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 184,495 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- CHRYSLER-JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R386 FWV Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2023
- 184,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R386 FWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee (R386 FWV) between August 2005 and October 2023.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (27 issues), Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (24 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (17 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 112 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: “Nearside Front Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
R386 FWV Mileage History
- 19/08/2005120,172 mi
- 14/08/2006135,269 mi+15,097 mi
- 16/08/2006135,371 mi+102 mi
- 23/08/2006135,536 mi+165 mi
- 20/08/2007144,838 mi+9,302 mi
- 28/08/2007144,291 mi-547 mi
- 08/08/2008151,629 mi+7,338 mi
- 08/08/2008151,629 mi
- 18/08/2009156,733 mi+5,104 mi
- 18/08/2009156,733 mi
- 27/08/2010161,634 mi+4,901 mi
- 02/08/2011164,691 mi+3,057 mi
- 16/08/2012167,019 mi+2,328 mi
- 17/08/2012167,019 mi
- 19/08/2013168,611 mi+1,592 mi
- 28/08/2014170,269 mi+1,658 mi
- 26/08/2015172,443 mi+2,174 mi
- 05/09/2016175,129 mi+2,686 mi
- 05/09/2016175,129 mi
- 29/08/2017176,813 mi+1,684 mi
- 03/09/2018178,177 mi+1,364 mi
- 10/09/2019179,344 mi+1,167 mi
- 04/09/2020181,203 mi+1,859 mi
- 04/09/2020181,203 mi
- 06/09/2021183,218 mi+2,015 mi
- 20/09/2021183,228 mi+10 mi
- 27/08/2022183,943 mi+715 mi
- 11/10/2023184,495 mi+552 mi
Average of roughly 3,545 miles per year across 28 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: 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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