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LIG 3046

1998 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,011 mi
Last recorded143,011 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee96,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 3046
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 143,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 143,011 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 141,420 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Slight play in track bar ball joint body end

Pass 24 Oct 2022 139,435 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake has long travel but working ok. May require adjustment

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 26 Oct 2021 137,844 miles

Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Hand brake has long travel but has reserve

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Slight split in O/S front anti roll bar upper boot

Pass 20 Oct 2020 135,777 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels

Pass 24 Oct 2019 133,807 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 130,712 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

Pass 17 Oct 2017 127,002 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 129,958 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 14 Oct 2015 118,513 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 111,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 107,951 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 102,819 miles

O/S & N/S Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 99,184 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 96,810 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 96,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 92,152 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

offside front indicator lens taped.

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 92,141 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Battery insecure

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

battery carrier broken.

non-standard nut fitted to offside front wheel.

offside front indicator lens repaired with tape.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 84,327 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 81,647 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 79,299 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 79,296 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 2,548 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,532
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
constant velocity joint gaiter split 55
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LIG 3046 is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 96,848 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LIG 3046, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LIG 3046 is a 1998 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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