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S112 BGD

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,929 mi
Last recorded71,929 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A96,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS112 BGD
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 71,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

chassis modified

front bumper loose

inner arches damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2018 70,021 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 70,933 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 67,648 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 64,981 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,458 miles

Exh centre clamp rusted off.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 62,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exh centre clamp rusted off.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 62,457 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Exh centre box front clamp rusted off.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front shocks excessively worn

Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,075 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,174 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 53,174 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 50,955 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 50,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 46,609 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 44,544 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 44,458 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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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S112 BGD is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S112 BGD, 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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S112 BGD is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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