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R148 FRP

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,304 mi
Last recorded110,304 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto102,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 FRP
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2018 110,304 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 108,831 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 108,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 12 Jun 2016 100,383 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,754 miles

mud under vehicle inspection limited

Pass 14 Jun 2014 96,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake discs corroded

brake pipes corrded

n/s cv boot deteriorated

o/s cv boot repaired glue / sealant

o/s headlight deteriorated

oil leaks

Fail 13 Jun 2014 96,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake discs corroded

brake pipes corrded

n/s cv boot deteriorated

oil leaks

Fail 29 Apr 2014 96,714 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake discs corroded

brake pipes corroded

n/s cv boot deteriorated

oil leaks

Fail 2 Sep 2010 96,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 90,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2008

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 88,902 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 74,362 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 71,052 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion and slight blow to exhaust

slight corrosion to all brake puipes

wear in o/s/r n/s/r antiroll bar bushes

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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R148 FRP is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R148 FRP, 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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R148 FRP is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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