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R148 BLF

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,656 mi
Last recorded83,656 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A102,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 BLF
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 83,656 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,529 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 77,390 miles

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

battry insecure

brake pipes on all 4 wheels (uppers) corroding

exhaust system corroding slight blow on silencer (corroded)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 77,390 miles

battry insecure

brake pipes on all 4 wheels (uppers) corroding

exhaust system corroding slight blow on silencer (corroded)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 74,711 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 74,711 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 71,764 miles

exhaust c/box small blow hole

front o/s +n/s +o/sr + n/s/r upper brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion

front tyres starting to wearon sides n/s nearing wear barrs

Pass 25 Jun 2007 66,377 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 66,377 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2006 55,766 miles

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

oil leak

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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R148 BLF 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 R148 BLF, 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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R148 BLF is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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