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R253 OGF

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Green Petrol 5899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,323 mi
Last recorded106,323 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A102,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 OGF
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 106,323 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 106,208 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 105,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 105,410 miles

Offside Front Door mirror glass slightly misted

Pass 5 Mar 2014 103,097 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 100,469 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 97,909 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 95,120 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 89,186 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 81,293 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 81,241 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 71,054 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 62,907 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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R253 OGF is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Green with a 5,899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R253 OGF, 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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What year was R253 OGF registered?

R253 OGF is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 24 May 1998.

Is R253 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 OGF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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