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R176 VLB

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,423 mi
Last recorded127,423 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td108,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 VLB
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo Td
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 127,423 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 126,472 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 124,998 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 124,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 121,919 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 118,046 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 113,943 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 113,924 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 109,634 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 105,613 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 101,068 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 97,362 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 93,754 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 93,754 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 88,659 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 83,998 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 78,073 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 72,325 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 66,361 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td?

Based on 5,183 MOT tests across 620 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
620
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 288
parking brake recording little or no effort 202
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 185
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
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R176 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 108,230 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R176 VLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R176 VLB registered?

R176 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R176 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R176 VLB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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