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R112 LFG

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Gold Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,760 mi
Last recorded133,760 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A102,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 LFG
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2018 133,760 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front axle very rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2017 132,440 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to steering / suspension /braking components

Pass 22 Jan 2016 130,762 miles

steering / braking / suspension components rusting

Fail 22 Jan 2016 130,762 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

steering / braking / suspension components rusting

Pass 13 Feb 2014 125,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 125,957 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 123,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 118,348 miles

exhaust deteriorating

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 9 Feb 2011 113,272 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 113,054 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 103,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 103,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 96,145 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 96,145 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 86,765 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 78,268 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 78,268 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R112 LFG is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Gold with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R112 LFG, 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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R112 LFG is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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