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R653 LPD

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Gold Petrol 5216cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,416 mi
Last recorded123,416 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee107,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 LPD
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,216cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2017 123,416 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded STEEL PIPE ;trailing from rear flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inside wheel arch area. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BRAKE PIPES; offside & nearside rear appear corroded under their protective wrapped wires.

HALF SHAFT SEAL; leaking > offside rear.

HEADLAMP LENSES; deteriorating, reducing their intensity.

HEADLAMPS; temporary beam deflectors fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 122,421 miles

rear both wheel bearings not tested

tow bar coroded

tow bar plug braket coroded away

Body has slight corrosion various areas (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

oil leaks

various suspension and braking components coroded

Pass 14 Mar 2015 121,923 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

tow bar coroded

unable to spin test rear wheels

various body areas coroded

various suspension and brake components coroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 120,481 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 112,603 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 107,002 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front fog lights smashed

both rear shocker top bush pearishing

Fail 13 Mar 2012 107,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front fog lights smashed

both rear shocker top bush pearishing

Pass 24 Mar 2011 101,869 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 95,351 miles

Both Front Fog Lamps Broken

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 86,425 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 86,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 81,572 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 75,020 miles

Corosion forming on centre exhaust pipe.

Nearside front ,outer driveshaft gaiter ,becoming perished.

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Radial cracking,close to the wheel rims ,appearing †on all tyres.

Surface corosion forming on the nearside rear brake pipe.(mounted on axle).

Pass 24 Mar 2007 75,020 miles

Corosion forming on centre exhaust pipe.

Nearside front ,outer driveshaft gaiter ,becoming perished.

Radial cracking,close to the wheel rims ,appearing †on all tyres.

Surface corosion forming on the nearside rear brake pipe.(mounted on axle).

Pass 25 Mar 2006 71,305 miles

condition of all brake discs,generaly poor

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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R653 LPD is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Gold with a 5,216cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 107,486 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R653 LPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R653 LPD is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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