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R129 KSC

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,305 mi
Last recorded107,305 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto102,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 KSC
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 107,305 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear discs corroding.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 103,215 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

various oil leaks at engine and gearbox

Pass 16 Sep 2009 96,699 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 96,699 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

AUTO-BOX PIPES LEAKING. FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 93,277 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 93,277 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine lamp on

Pass 8 Aug 2007 89,829 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 89,827 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 86,036 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 86,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R129 KSC is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R129 KSC, 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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R129 KSC is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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