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R618 SMS

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Brown Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,223 mi
Last recorded97,223 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A105,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 SMS
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2006 97,223 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 97,223 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A?

Based on 14,498 MOT tests across 1,399 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
4,712
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,166
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 759
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 697
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 596
Brake pipe excessively corroded 528
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R618 SMS is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Brown with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 105,299 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 Orvis A fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R618 SMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R618 SMS registered?

R618 SMS is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R618 SMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R618 SMS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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