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R153 MPB

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,655 mi
Last recorded117,655 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A102,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 MPB
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 117,655 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 112,438 miles

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

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 10,064 miles

exhaust very rusty

exhaust very slight blow

Pass 19 Apr 2012 100,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 99,256 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 99,256 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 97,914 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front brake pipes corroded

rear discs rusting

Pass 29 Apr 2008 96,101 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 95,972 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 94,700 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 90,323 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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R153 MPB 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 81.8%.

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 R153 MPB, 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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R153 MPB is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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