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R560 DTW

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,245 mi
Last recorded123,245 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut109,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 DTW
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Aut
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2012 123,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 118,020 miles

225/70/16 X4

BOTH H/LAMP OUTPUTS POOR-PODOT

BOTH REAR B/DISCS WORN-MONITOR

FRONT DIFF LEAK

OIL LEAK

OS H/LAMP WEDGED SECURE-PODOT

OSF WINDOW INOPERATIVE

REAR EXHAUST PIPE HITTING AXLE!!

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/7/11

Pass 5 Mar 2010 114,021 miles

225/70/16 X4

BOTH OUTRER SILLS PREVIOUSELY WELDED & SCHULTZ'D-INSPECTED USING CAT TOOL-PODOT-REEXAMINATION ADVISED 3 MONTHS??

FRONT DIFF OIL LEAK

NSF & OSF M/B/PIPES S/CORR-PODOT

OSF H/LAMP BRACKET BROKEN & LAMP SECURED ALTERNATIVELY-PODOT

OSR HALF SHAFT SEAL LEAKING!!

Oil leak

SERVICE APPEARS TO BE REQUIRED -CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

SLIGHT EX LEAK-PODOT

Pass 11 Mar 2009 111,573 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 111,573 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

225/.70/16 X4

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FRONT DIFF OIL SEAL LEAK

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 108,551 miles

225/70/16 X4

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

GEAR BOX OIL LEAK

NSF M/B/PIPE S/CORR

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2008 108,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

225/70/16 X4

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

GEAR BOX OIL LEAK

NSF M/B/PIPE S/CORR

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2007 103,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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R560 DTW is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R560 DTW, 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 R560 DTW registered?

R560 DTW is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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