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R223 MRP

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,414 mi
Last recorded137,414 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A102,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 MRP
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 137,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 131,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 128,516 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 128,516 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 122,997 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 116,658 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2010 116,649 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2008 111,341 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 111,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2008 111,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 109,404 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake pipes not seen due to covers fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2007 109,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 103,411 miles

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

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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R223 MRP is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 Orvis A fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R223 MRP, 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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R223 MRP is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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