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R918 NNN

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,788 mi
Last recorded85,788 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A105,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 NNN
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 85,788 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 85,749 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front brake disc is scored to the limit

Pass 21 Oct 2008 81,859 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 77,197 miles

front brake discs starting to wear and starting to lip

oil leak from oil seal on front axle

rear brake discs rusty

tyre wear starting on o/s/r middle of tread

Pass 8 Apr 2006 68,546 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to crack

front brake pads starting to get low

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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R918 NNN is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R918 NNN, 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.

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What year was R918 NNN registered?

R918 NNN is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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