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R255 DBP

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Black Petrol 5210cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

249,710 mi
Last recorded249,710 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited105,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 DBP
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,210cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 249,710 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 235,085 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 221,370 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 221,365 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 196,906 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited?

Based on 51,761 MOT tests across 4,658 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,213
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,293
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,969
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,607
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,481
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R255 DBP is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Black with a 5,210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 105,476 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,293 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R255 DBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R255 DBP registered?

R255 DBP is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R255 DBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 DBP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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