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R395 MBD

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,225 mi
Last recorded140,225 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee107,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 MBD
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 140,225 miles

brakepies corroded and covered in wire casing - unable to fully examinae*shields on underbody, etc, restrict examination* rear shock absorber bushes heavily perished* rear brakepads worn to limit*

engine noisey* heaadlamp aims on aim limits* rear no.plate in poor condition* play in steering box drop arm ball joint andpanard rod joint* suspect wear in front ball joints*front and rear brake discs worn*

front and rear suspension bushes worn in general* nsf tyre worn to limit* underbody andcomponents heavily corroded in places*

Fail 2 Aug 2011 140,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brakepies corroded and covered in wire casing - unable to fully examinae*shields on underbody, etc, restrict examination* rear shock absorber bushes heavily perished* rear brakepads worn to limit*

engine noisey* heaadlamp aims on aim limits* rear no.plate in poor condition* play in steering box drop arm ball joint andpanard rod joint* suspect wear in front ball joints*front and rear brake discs worn*

front and rear suspension bushes worn in general* nsf tyre worn to limit* underbody andcomponents heavily corroded in places*

Pass 4 Aug 2010 128,874 miles

acceptable windscreen stickers* rear brake hose metal pipe and ferrule corroded* headlamp patternsa little indistinct andon aim limits* washer and wiper clearance poor* shields on inner and outer sills, underbody,etc, restrict examination*

brakepipes covered in shrouding but appear to be general corroed* various oil leaks* rear box section andsuspension zones corroded*

rear no.plate poorbut ok* slight play in steering box joint and front panard rod joint* front and rear brake discs corroded and worn* front and rear steering and suspension bushes worn in general*

Fail 28 Jul 2010 128,874 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

acceptable windscreen stickers* rear brake hose metal pipe and ferrule corroded* headlamp patternsa little indistinct andon aim limits* washer and wiper clearance poor* shields on inner and outer sills, underbody,etc, restrict examination*

brakepipes covered in shrouding but appear to be general corroed* various oil leaks* rear box section andsuspension zones corroded*

rear no.plate poorbut ok* slight play in steering box joint and front panard rod joint* front and rear brake discs corroded and worn* front and rear steering and suspension bushes worn in general*

Pass 30 Jul 2009 122,637 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 116,458 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 106,709 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 106,436 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 94,969 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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R395 MBD is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 107,486 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R395 MBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R395 MBD is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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