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R161 NEC

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,478 mi
Last recorded132,478 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto102,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 NEC
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 132,478 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 123,215 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 123,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 114,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake travel

Pass 15 Sep 2005 106,193 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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R161 NEC is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R161 NEC, 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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What year was R161 NEC registered?

R161 NEC is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R161 NEC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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