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R390 OEW

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,249 mi
Last recorded167,249 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A96,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 OEW
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 167,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 165,370 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 165,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

advise rear windows tinted

Pass 7 Oct 2010 163,983 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 163,982 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 160,811 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 160,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 157,858 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 157,846 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 155,645 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 152,142 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
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R390 OEW is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R390 OEW, 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 R390 OEW registered?

R390 OEW is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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