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R661 MEC

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,519 mi
Last recorded89,519 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A96,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 MEC
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 89,519 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 89,519 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 84,455 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 84,438 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 77,691 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 70,379 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 68,549 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 66,886 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2006 66,886 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R661 MEC is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Laredo A fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 398 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R661 MEC, 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 R661 MEC registered?

R661 MEC is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R661 MEC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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