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R119 VLB

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,006 mi
Last recorded80,006 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto102,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 VLB
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 80,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view both front side (8.1.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 77,680 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 75,181 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 72,946 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 70,319 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 67,623 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f side mirror not clear

Fail 20 May 2011 67,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Oil leak

o/s/f side mirror not clear

Pass 4 Jun 2010 64,764 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 64,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 61,549 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 May 2009 61,549 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2008 58,648 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 55,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2007 55,490 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2006 51,642 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

automatic transmision oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2005 47,809 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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R119 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R119 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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R119 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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