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S122 APL

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,773 mi
Last recorded147,773 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A102,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 APL
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 147,773 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 144,700 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 137,687 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 137,687 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 133,159 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 130,892 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 128,064 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 125,400 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 114,412 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 114,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 99,973 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 99,675 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 88,301 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 88,301 miles

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

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

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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S122 APL is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S122 APL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S122 APL registered?

S122 APL is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S122 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S122 APL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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