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N800 PTC

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Gold Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,073 mi
Last recorded129,073 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A102,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN800 PTC
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 129,073 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 122,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

coolent leak

engine oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 122,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

coolent leak

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 111,270 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 111,270 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 101,020 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 101,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 99,189 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 99,177 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 97,573 miles

front brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 96,367 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 96,367 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 93,610 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 89,503 miles

exhaust has slight blow at front pipe joint

windscreen has small stone chip in swept area A

Fail 20 Apr 2009 89,503 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

exhaust has slight blow at front pipe joint

windscreen has small stone chip in swept area A

Pass 11 Apr 2008 83,208 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 83,208 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 74,465 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 74,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 7 Apr 2006 64,579 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS ARE CRACKING

ADVISE REAR NUMBER PLATE BACKING STARTING TO SEPERATE AWAY

ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE ALONG PIPE AND ON FRONT OFFSIDE INNERWING BRAKE PIPE

ADVISE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN CENTRE DRAG LINK JOINT ON OFFSIDE TO BODY

ADVISE STONE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN ZONE A NOT EXCEEDING 10MM

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 64,579 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS ARE CRACKING

ADVISE REAR NUMBER PLATE BACKING STARTING TO SEPERATE AWAY

ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE ALONG PIPE AND ON FRONT OFFSIDE INNERWING BRAKE PIPE

ADVISE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN CENTRE DRAG LINK JOINT ON OFFSIDE TO BODY

ADVISE STONE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN ZONE A NOT EXCEEDING 10MM

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A?

Based on 14,498 MOT tests across 1,399 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
4,712
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,166
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 759
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 697
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 596
Brake pipe excessively corroded 528
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N800 PTC is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Gold with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 102,764 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 Orvis A fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N800 PTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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N800 PTC is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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