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R765 KCA

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,125 mi
Last recorded95,125 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A96,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 KCA
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 95,125 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 94,688 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 94,688 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 94,353 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 94,351 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 93,330 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 92,160 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 90,509 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 90,509 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 89,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 87,132 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 84,980 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 82,883 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 82,883 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 80,597 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,027 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 76,000 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 75,968 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 73,709 miles

h/brake requires attention

Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,456 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 71,456 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,599 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,991 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 67,875 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 66,219 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 64,797 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 63,093 miles

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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R765 KCA is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R765 KCA, 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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R765 KCA is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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