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R642 ETC

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,063 mi
Last recorded108,063 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A96,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 ETC
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 108,063 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 108,041 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 99,855 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 99,855 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 89,212 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 85,876 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 84,635 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 84,635 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 83,330 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 83,330 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside & offside rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 81,129 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 81,072 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 78,915 miles

Unable to carry out rear seat belt check due to rear seats being foled down. Brake pipes covered in wire mesh not checked.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 77,391 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 76,161 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 74,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 72,745 miles

both front brake discs are worn

exhaust is a little rusty

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the side wall

steering box is weeping a little

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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R642 ETC is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R642 ETC, 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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What year was R642 ETC registered?

R642 ETC is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R642 ETC safe to buy?

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