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R299 VEY

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,165 mi
Last recorded114,165 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A102,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 VEY
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 114,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2014 114,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2013 110,831 miles

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

Drivers seat has slight movement between seat frame and runners.

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2013 110,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Drivers seat has slight movement between seat frame and runners.

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2012 110,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front Axle housing has a slight oil leak.

Offside front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2012 110,017 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front Axle housing has a slight oil leak.

Offside front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2011 107,986 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside front Axle Seal leaking.

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 107,971 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside front Axle Seal leaking.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 105,806 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2010 105,806 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 105,030 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 105,030 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 100,988 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 94,761 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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R299 VEY is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R299 VEY, 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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R299 VEY is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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