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R785 ABU

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,662 mi
Last recorded167,662 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A96,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 ABU
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 167,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 167,295 miles

Central EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOW

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect X4 (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 May 2024 166,836 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r and o/s/r half shaft bearings slight play

Pass 10 May 2023 166,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 166,153 miles

Rear EXHAUST BOX SLIGHT BLOW

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

Pass 4 May 2021 165,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear no plate delaminating

Pass 29 Apr 2020 167,002 miles

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

Offside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

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

steering box slight misting of fluid

Pass 29 Oct 2018 161,531 miles

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

brakes not tested

Fail 17 Oct 2018 161,531 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail corroded ond holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brakes not tested

Pass 25 Apr 2017 157,856 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 157,856 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 154,682 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 149,600 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 145,532 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 145,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 140,287 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 140,283 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 137,441 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 128,974 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 124,833 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 124,801 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 120,809 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 120,809 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A reliability report

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R785 ABU is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R785 ABU, 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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R785 ABU is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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