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R952 VFP

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Silver Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,677 mi
Last recorded119,677 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee107,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 VFP
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 119,677 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 119,673 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2012 118,803 miles

Handbrake has a lot of travel

N/S/R floorpan corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust section getting deteriated

Fail 11 Jun 2012 118,803 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake has a lot of travel

N/S/R floorpan corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust section getting deteriated

Pass 9 Jun 2011 114,098 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R FLOOR PAN GETTING WEAK.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

STEERING BOX WEAPING OIL

Pass 20 May 2010 107,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 May 2010 107,348 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 104,093 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 97,359 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2008 97,359 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 89,043 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 80,299 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 71,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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R952 VFP is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Silver with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 107,486 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R952 VFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R952 VFP registered?

R952 VFP is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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