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R115 VLB

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A102,764 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 VLB
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 153,736 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 149,527 miles

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

dust cover starting to corrode on nearside rear shock absorber

front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front coil springs starting to corrode

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and slightly damaged

offside door mirror glass deteriorated close to limit

sill covers fitted

slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 12 Oct 2011 149,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

dust cover starting to corrode on nearside rear shock absorber

front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front coil springs starting to corrode

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and slightly damaged

offside door mirror glass deteriorated close to limit

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear inner brake pads getting low??

sill covers fitted

slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 12 Oct 2010 143,410 miles

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

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

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

both rear anti roll bar link pin bushs splitting.

catalytic convertor breaking up and rattles on idle.

drivers door mirror deteriorating.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 138,611 miles

Rear number plate starting to fade.

Slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Slight play in both rear sway bar d bushes.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 131,284 miles

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

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

both front drive shaft housing oil seals leaking.

both front headlamp reflectors corroding.

both front tyres down to 2mm tread depth.

both rear tyres on legal wear limit of 1.6mm.

power steering drive belt splitting and perishing.

rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 122,342 miles

Both rear tyre treads 3mm

Front and rear brake dics worn and corroded.

Slight play in both rear sway bar d bushes

Pass 9 Oct 2006 117,152 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Headlamp reflectors starting to deteriate.

Oil leak from engine.

Oil leak from nearside front shaft seal.

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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R115 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R115 VLB, 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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R115 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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