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R196 NLJ

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,758 mi
Last recorded127,758 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto102,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 NLJ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 127,758 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 113,555 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 104,845 miles

N/S OUTER C/V BOOT LOOSE.

PLAY IN O/S/F SUSPENSION UPPER BALLJOINT.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 101,618 miles

N/S C/V BOOT.LOOSE.

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARIN G LOW.

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 98,760 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 98,748 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 95,266 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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R196 NLJ is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R196 NLJ, 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 R196 NLJ registered?

R196 NLJ is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R196 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 NLJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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