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R824 LWO

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,444 mi
Last recorded94,444 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A96,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 LWO
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 94,444 miles

All the brake disc surfaces corroded

Front to rear and rear flexible hose showing signs of corrosion

Handbrake travels high

Lift in all the front suspension ball joints

Rear exhaust silence hangs low

Under body very dry/light corrosion

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 22 Mar 2017 94,444 miles

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

All the brake disc surfaces corroded

Front to rear and rear flexible hose showing signs of corrosion

Handbrake travels high

Lift in all the front suspension ball joints

Rear exhaust silence hangs low

Under body very dry/light corrosion

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 27 Nov 2015 91,842 miles

All metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Diff pinion seal leaking

Exhaust rear section hitting rear suspension, on full suspension travel

Front brake disc surfaces worn/corroded, front pads 80% worn

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

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

Rear axle radius arm bushes worn

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

Rear wiper not working

Slight lift in front suspension joints

Under body/ chassis corroded

slight damage to the n/s/r quarter panel and light lens

various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 26 Nov 2015 91,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Diff pinion seal leaking

Exhaust rear section hitting rear suspension, on full suspension travel

Front brake disc surfaces worn/corroded, front pads 80% worn

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

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

Rear axle radius arm bushes worn

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

Rear wiper not working

Slight lift in front suspension joints

Under body/ chassis corroded

slight damage to the n/s/r quarter panel and light lens

various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2014 83,954 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,564 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 77,564 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 72,989 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 72,989 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,999 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 63,120 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 58,670 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,819 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 48,411 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 43,763 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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R824 LWO is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R824 LWO, 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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R824 LWO is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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