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K1 BTA

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,577 mi
Last recorded93,577 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A96,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 BTA
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 93,577 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 93,577 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 85,045 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 85,045 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 80,424 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 77,080 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 74,218 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 70,600 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 67,892 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 64,602 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 58,595 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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K1 BTA is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K1 BTA, 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 K1 BTA registered?

K1 BTA is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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