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R353 VLN

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Red Diesel 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,495 mi
Last recorded117,495 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A96,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 VLN
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 117,495 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front numberplate slight crack

front prop shaft missing

Fail 15 Jun 2013 117,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front numberplate slight crack

Pass 10 Dec 2009 112,340 miles

advise centre brake light not working

advise crack in front no plate

advise petrol cap cover broken

advise slight chip in offside screen.

advise slight dampness around steering box.

advise slight fading on rear no plate.

Fail 4 Dec 2009 112,296 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise centre brake light not working

advise crack in front no plate

advise petrol cap cover broken

advise slight chip in offside screen.

advise slight dampness around steering box.

advise slight fading on rear no plate.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 104,625 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 104,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 96,451 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 96,451 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 88,427 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A?

Based on 5,087 MOT tests across 575 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
4,313
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
575
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 398
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 291
Brake pipe excessively corroded 240
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 232
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 191
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A reliability report

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R353 VLN is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Red with a 3,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 96,451 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 Laredo A fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 398 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R353 VLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R353 VLN registered?

R353 VLN is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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