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R980 JTW

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,135 mi
Last recorded124,135 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A102,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 JTW
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 124,135 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 119,703 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 117,608 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 112,661 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 112,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 109,196 miles

Battery insecure

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

offside front and rear tyre valves perished and cracking

slight oil leak from rear axle

steering box damp

Pass 30 Aug 2008 105,506 miles

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

rear axle leaking oil

Fail 6 Sep 2007 96,608 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 96,608 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 89,473 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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R980 JTW is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R980 JTW, 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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What year was R980 JTW registered?

R980 JTW is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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