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R853 VLB

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,230 mi
Last recorded132,230 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut109,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 VLB
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Aut
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 132,230 miles

o/s/f mirror

slight play in drag arm ens (track rod end)

Fail 27 May 2008 132,295 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 130,078 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 130,077 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 112,803 miles

slight movement in front panard rod

Pass 13 Feb 2006 99,458 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut?

Based on 640 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
5,461
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
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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?

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