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J88 PRV

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,864 mi
Last recorded108,864 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto102,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 PRV
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 108,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside door mirror slightly cracked but still see to the rear perfectly

offside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 98,505 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

exhaust cat rattle

Pass 30 Mar 2007 81,592 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 81,560 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 68,971 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 68,971 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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J88 PRV is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J88 PRV, 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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J88 PRV is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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