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R207 NLJ

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,478 mi
Last recorded113,478 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee107,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 NLJ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 113,478 miles

front ns tyre close to limit

ns front outer cv boot slightly loose/front brake pads loose

Fail 30 Aug 2012 113,362 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front ns tyre close to limit

ns front outer cv boot slightly loose/front brake pads loose

Pass 1 Sep 2011 104,010 miles

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

Oil leak

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

bonnet release handle dammaged

Pass 31 Aug 2010 95,335 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 83,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advisory engine is very noisey

advisory on road test to carry out decelerometer brake test note on road test vehicle steering wheel is out of line and it pull to the left

Pass 23 Jul 2008 81,714 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 81,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 77,944 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 77,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS RUSTY

Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,635 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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R207 NLJ is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 107,486 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R207 NLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R207 NLJ is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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