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R796 BLD

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Silver Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,021 mi
Last recorded109,021 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee107,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 BLD
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2013 109,021 miles

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

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

headlamp len ses deteriorating

Pass 23 Jul 2013 109,021 miles

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

headlamp len ses deteriorating

Pass 11 Jul 2012 104,633 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 104,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 98,297 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 98,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

wipers splitting. front pads appear to be getting low

Pass 14 Jul 2010 92,916 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 85,174 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 85,174 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 77,411 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 77,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 71,229 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 64,465 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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R796 BLD is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Silver with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 107,486 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R796 BLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R796 BLD is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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