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1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,230 miAbove average mileage for this year
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o/s/f mirror
slight play in drag arm ens (track rod end)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
o/s/f mirror
slight play in drag arm ens (track rod end)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
oil leaking n/s/r axle seal
slight movement in front panard rod
How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut?
Based on 640 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R853 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 109,103 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 Ltd Aut fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R853 VLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R853 VLB registered?
R853 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut, first registered on 8 May 1998.
Is R853 VLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R853 VLB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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