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R962 RKH

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,668 mi
Last recorded164,668 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A102,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 RKH
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2016 164,668 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main rubbers (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front fog lamp n/w

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 154,927 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 148,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise corrossion in exhaust

Pass 4 Aug 2012 144,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 142,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 137,215 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rusty in places,front and rear brake pads appear well worn, headlamps just within set limits,osf indicatorrepeater slightly dimmer than nsf, coiled wire protectoraround brake pipes makes inspection awkward.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 137,215 miles

exhaust rusty in places,front and rear brake pads appear well worn, headlamps just within set limits,osf indicatorrepeater slightly dimmer than nsf, coiled wire protectoraround brake pipes makes inspection awkward.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 129,216 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, very difficult to thoroughly check brake pipes due to coiled wire protector, headlamp reflectors appear slightly degraded.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 129,115 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

exhaust very rusty in places, very difficult to thoroughly check brake pipes due to coiled wire protector, headlamp reflectors appear slightly degraded.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 121,852 miles

exhaust very rusty in places and possible minor leaks, possible slightestseepage from front transverse damper, difficulty in assessing brake pipe corrosion due to coiled protective coverings.

Pass 3 May 2007 109,407 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 98,587 miles

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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R962 RKH is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 102,764 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 R962 RKH, 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 28 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R962 RKH is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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