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R197 BKO

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Gold Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,781 mi
Last recorded131,781 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A102,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 BKO
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 131,781 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 131,559 miles

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR / CRACKING / BECOMING PERISHED / SLIGHT PLAY DEVELOPING

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / DISCOLOURED ON BRAKING SURFACE

BOTH HEAD LIGHT BEAM PATTERNS SLIGHTLY DEFUSSED / HEADLIGHT FIXING BALL / SOCKETS BECOMING WORN / ADVISE ATTENTION / BOTH H/LIGHTS FIXED / GLUED IN POSITION / TAPED / BOTH SECURE ADVISE FURTHER ATTENTION

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN SPRING TYPE PROTECTIVE COVERING ALSO SURFACE CORRODED

FRONT BUMPER BOTH CORNERS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 225 / 70 / 16

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO HEAD POSS DEVELOPING WHEN COLD ADVISE ATTENTION

SLIGHT KNOCK / CREEK ON STEERING WHEN ROCKED / ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION / RECTIFY

STEERING JOINTS SLIGHT TWISTING DEVELOPING

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / FLOOR SECTIONS / CHASSIS SECTIONS ALL AREAS SHOWING CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 17 Feb 2011 131,559 miles

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR / CRACKING / BECOMING PERISHED / SLIGHT PLAY DEVELOPING

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / DISCOLOURED ON BRAKING SURFACE

BOTH HEAD LIGHT BEAM PATTERNS SLIGHTLY DEFUSSED / HEADLIGHT FIXING BALL / SOCKETS BECOMING WORN / ADVISE ATTENTION / BOTH H/LIGHTS FIXED / GLUED IN POSITION / TAPED / BOTH SECURE ADVISE FURTHER ATTENTION

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN SPRING TYPE PROTECTIVE COVERING ALSO SURFACE CORRODED

FRONT BUMPER BOTH CORNERS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 225 / 70 / 16

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO HEAD POSS DEVELOPING WHEN COLD ADVISE ATTENTION

SLIGHT KNOCK / CREEK ON STEERING WHEN ROCKED / ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION / RECTIFY

STEERING JOINTS SLIGHT TWISTING DEVELOPING

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / FLOOR SECTIONS / CHASSIS SECTIONS ALL AREAS SHOWING CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 17 Feb 2010 127,944 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel high

Pass 20 Feb 2009 121,683 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 121,227 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise slight play in steering box

Pass 2 Feb 2008 110,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

gear box has an oil leak

rear diff has an oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2007 100,846 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 93,028 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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R197 BKO is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Gold with a 3,960cc petrol 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 R197 BKO, 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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R197 BKO is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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