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A7 SWD

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,902 mi
Last recorded72,902 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto102,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 SWD
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 72,902 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 70,647 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 68,006 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 65,989 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 64,211 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,257 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 62,257 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 60,542 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 58,519 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 55,978 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 54,078 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 52,339 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 50,104 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 47,539 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 45,104 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 42,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 42,409 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 40,919 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 40,919 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 39,269 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 37,783 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 31,343 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 30,175 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 14 Nov 2005 25,808 miles

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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A7 SWD is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 102,408 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A7 SWD, 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 28 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A7 SWD registered?

A7 SWD is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is A7 SWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 SWD shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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