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R838 BVG

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Gold Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,786 mi
Last recorded59,786 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A102,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 BVG
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,786 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front MIRROR GLASS DETERIORATED

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 59,246 miles

Exhaust rattle (cat)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 57,943 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 56,555 miles

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 55,237 miles

Front screen damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2012 55,236 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front screen damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2011 54,171 miles

Coolant leak

Verious oil leaks

Pass 23 Dec 2010 52,950 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 52,950 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 51,709 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 50,146 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 48,094 miles

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

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

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

both rear inner anti roll bar saddle bushes have slight play

slight weep from power sreering box

Fail 27 Dec 2007 48,094 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear inner anti roll bar saddle bushes have slight play

slight weep from power sreering box

Pass 29 Dec 2006 43,989 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 40,840 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A?

Based on 14,498 MOT tests across 1,399 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
4,712
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,166
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 759
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 697
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 596
Brake pipe excessively corroded 528
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R838 BVG is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Gold with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 102,764 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R838 BVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R838 BVG registered?

R838 BVG is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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