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R174 KWS

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,104 mi
Last recorded101,104 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto102,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 KWS
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 101,104 miles

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

splits in wiper blades

Fail 19 Aug 2014 101,069 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

splits in wiper blades

Pass 2 Sep 2013 99,443 miles

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

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 30 Jul 2012 94,879 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,345 miles

all brake discs faces rusty

all brake pipes on underside of car slightly rusty

slight play in rear offside d bush on anti roll bar

water leak from radiator

Fail 13 Aug 2010 88,011 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake discs surfaces part rusted.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 88,011 miles

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

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

all brake discs surfaces part rusted.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 86,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 86,822 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Front and rear discs have reduced working surfaces due to rust.

Fail 15 Jun 2006 79,252 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 79,252 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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R174 KWS is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R174 KWS, 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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R174 KWS is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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