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S178 DEH

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,727 mi
Last recorded98,727 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A96,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 DEH
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2010 98,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

cat ratteling

odd size tyres front to rear

Pass 27 Mar 2010 98,727 miles

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

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

cat ratteling

odd size tyres front to rear

Pass 28 Mar 2009 91,130 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 91,130 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 84,933 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 78,900 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 72,530 miles

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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S178 DEH is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S178 DEH, 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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S178 DEH is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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