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R948 RCY

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,547 mi
Last recorded156,547 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A96,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 RCY
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 156,547 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2009 156,457 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 151,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front prop. shaft missing

offside front drive shaft missing

Pass 2 May 2007 147,124 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 145,149 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A?

Based on 5,087 MOT tests across 575 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
4,313
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
575
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 398
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 291
Brake pipe excessively corroded 240
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 232
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 191
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R948 RCY is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 96,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 398 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R948 RCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R948 RCY is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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