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R701 OYS

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Gold Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,821 mi
Last recorded84,821 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited105,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 OYS
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 84,821 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 70,400 miles

O/s no.plate light dull. Slight play in upper steering column. Corrosion to brake pipes and ferrules. Steering damper damp.

Fail 3 Aug 2007 70,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 64,448 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited?

Based on 51,761 MOT tests across 4,658 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,213
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,293
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,969
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,607
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,481
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R701 OYS is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Gold with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 105,476 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,293 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R701 OYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R701 OYS registered?

R701 OYS is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R701 OYS safe to buy?

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