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R105 BVR

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,502 mi
Last recorded142,502 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A102,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 BVR
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 142,502 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 136,321 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 136,213 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 129,710 miles

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

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

Front axel bushes deterioating.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 125,343 miles

lift in nearside front swivels

offside front suspension arm bush worn (front)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 125,343 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

lift in nearside front swivels

offside front suspension arm bush worn (front)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 121,493 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 113,554 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 113,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear discs rusty

oil over offside rear brake drum back plate

slight play drive shaft input shaft gear box end

slight play offside front anti-roll bar mounting

Pass 4 Jul 2007 109,433 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 109,432 miles

Offside Front 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)

front discs slightly rusty

rear tyres close to legal limit

slight exhaust blow centr exhaust box

slight exhaust blow mamifold area

slight free play in steering

slight play both rear anti roll bar mounting bush

slight play off side front anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Jun 2006 103,284 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 103,284 miles

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

outer cover sills fitted

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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R105 BVR is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R105 BVR, 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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R105 BVR is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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