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R108 VLB

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,341 mi
Last recorded95,341 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto102,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 VLB
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 95,341 miles

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

noisy drive on rear

Fail 7 Jan 2012 95,339 miles

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

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

noisy drive on rear

Pass 20 Nov 2010 91,842 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Nov 2010 91,789 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2009 86,980 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 86,964 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 82,122 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 79,092 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 79,092 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto?

Based on 41,381 MOT tests across 4,570 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
4,841
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,116
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,300
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,045
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,552
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R108 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 102,408 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 Ltd Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R108 VLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R108 VLB registered?

R108 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R108 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 VLB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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