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R12 PJN

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,742 mi
Last recorded81,742 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A102,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 PJN
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2008 81,742 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 77,973 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 77,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2005 76,896 miles

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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R12 PJN is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R12 PJN, 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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What year was R12 PJN registered?

R12 PJN is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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