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R497 SEG

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,249 mi
Last recorded63,249 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut109,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 SEG
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Aut
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 63,249 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 63,249 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror fading, both wipers in poor condition, o/s front tyre wearing on edges, slight blow centre exhaust joint, brake pads wearing.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 54,014 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 46,925 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 46,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut?

Based on 640 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
5,461
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
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R497 SEG is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 109,103 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 Ltd Aut fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R497 SEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R497 SEG registered?

R497 SEG is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R497 SEG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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