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R992 NJT

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,705 mi
Last recorded112,705 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A96,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 NJT
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 112,705 miles

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

cat rattling

corrosion present on all of exhaust system

corrosion present on exhaust system

corrosion present on front and rear discs

corrosion present on handbrake mechanism in ctr underside of vehicle

corrosion present on rear brake pipes and flexi ends

minor blow on exhaust silencer after cat

offside tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 22 Apr 2008 112,705 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cat rattling

corrosion present on all of exhaust system

corrosion present on exhaust system

corrosion present on front and rear discs

corrosion present on handbrake mechanism in ctr underside of vehicle

corrosion present on rear brake pipes and flexi ends

minor blow on exhaust silencer after cat

offside tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 24 Aug 2007 111,139 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 94,451 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 94,451 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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R992 NJT is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 Laredo A fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 398 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R992 NJT, 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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What year was R992 NJT registered?

R992 NJT is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R992 NJT safe to buy?

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