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R668 FFU

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Blue Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,918 mi
Last recorded134,918 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A96,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 FFU
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 134,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has signs of corrosion, withstood CAT

Fail 10 May 2018 134,869 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

unable to check rear seats/belts

Pass 11 Nov 2016 132,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 132,744 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 130,545 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 126,856 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 126,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 123,341 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 115,547 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 115,547 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 107,248 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 101,385 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 95,288 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 86,759 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 81,153 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 81,153 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 72,643 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R668 FFU is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Blue with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R668 FFU, 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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R668 FFU is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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