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R143 VLB

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,450 mi
Last recorded108,450 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto102,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 VLB
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 108,450 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 105,948 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 105,888 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre worn down to 2ml

Pass 23 Nov 2012 105,013 miles

bat insecure

hand brake travel slightly high

slight exhaust blow

Pass 25 Nov 2011 102,707 miles

Battery insecure

hand brake has high travell

nearside rear side leses slightly cracked

slight play in nearside and offside rear half shaft

Fail 22 Nov 2011 102,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

hand brake has high travell

nearside rear side leses slightly cracked

offside door mirror slightly ditorated

slight play in nearside and offside rear half shaft

Pass 19 Nov 2010 97,704 miles

driver door mirror glass going yellow (faded)

exhaust section rattle from inside box !!!

nearside & offside front tyre bold on outer tread edges & 2-3mm tread depth !!!

nearside front suspension upper balljoint quite alot lift & movement !!!

nearside front wiper blades rubber started to split !!!

small stone chip on front windscreen driver view !!!

steering box some play on rock check !!!

Fail 16 Nov 2010 97,658 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Battery insecure

exhaust ratterling (cat)

front number platr cracked

nearside front tyre worn on edge 0m/m

slight play in sterring box (drop arm)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 90,288 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 83,871 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 76,934 miles

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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R143 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R143 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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R143 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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