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R102 JTW

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,029 mi
Last recorded157,029 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A102,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 JTW
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2018 157,029 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 141,689 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all `d` bushes worn. (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r outer sill corroded.

Fail 8 Dec 2016 141,636 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all `d` bushes worn. (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r outer sill corroded.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 124,769 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 124,713 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 122,505 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 122,499 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 117,838 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 117,838 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 107,296 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 107,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 90,149 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 86,038 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 82,043 miles

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

both rear coil springs top mounts have slight play in them

exhaust flexi pipe collar detatched

rear anti-roll bar link rod rubbers starting to perish

Pass 29 Sep 2008 76,432 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 72,005 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 66,564 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 63,112 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 63,112 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R102 JTW is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R102 JTW, 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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What year was R102 JTW registered?

R102 JTW is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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