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J300 EJS

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,133 mi
Last recorded97,133 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A96,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 EJS
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2017 97,133 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2017 97,133 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2016 96,578 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2015 96,035 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 95,755 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 95,745 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 94,523 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 94,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 84,239 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 76,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 70,170 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 62,190 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 62,190 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 51,810 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A?

Based on 5,087 MOT tests across 575 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
4,313
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
575
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 398
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 291
Brake pipe excessively corroded 240
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 232
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 191
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J300 EJS is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 96,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 398 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J300 EJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J300 EJS registered?

J300 EJS is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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