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R591 LRX

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Purple Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,748 mi
Last recorded103,748 miles
Recorded on1 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A96,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 LRX
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2017 103,748 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 101,461 miles

Vehicle Undersealed

Fail 3 May 2016 101,461 miles

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

Vehicle Undersealed

Fail 12 May 2015 98,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 98,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 93,571 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2013 88,719 miles

nearside & offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 May 2012 83,802 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 80,670 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 79,449 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 77,085 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 74,225 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

centre prop to gearbox seal leaking slightly

front diff pinion oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2006 71,658 miles

travel in handbrake

steering damper slight leak

Pass 14 Nov 2005 62,623 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 62,623 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres on limit

rear pads appear low

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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R591 LRX is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Purple with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R591 LRX, 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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R591 LRX is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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