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R156 WTP

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Black Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

207,198 mi
Last recorded207,198 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A102,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 WTP
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 207,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 207,184 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 185,522 miles

offside rear axle oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2009 160,046 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 133,279 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 92,803 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 90,839 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear prop uj slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2006 74,063 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 64,887 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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R156 WTP is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Black with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R156 WTP, 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 R156 WTP registered?

R156 WTP is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R156 WTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 WTP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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