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R848 BVG

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,608 mi
Last recorded180,608 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A105,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 BVG
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 180,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

brake pipes shrouded not allowing

n/s outer sill corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2007 176,950 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 176,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 111,173 miles

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

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

bad oil leak under vechile

Fail 29 Nov 2006 173 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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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R848 BVG is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 105,299 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 Orvis A fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R848 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 29 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R848 BVG registered?

R848 BVG is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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