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S215 ADO

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

210,147 mi
Last recorded210,147 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited105,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS215 ADO
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 210,147 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 203,551 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 196,554 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 183,849 miles

tyres worn low

Pass 31 Jan 2012 176,050 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 176,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 167,588 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 167,588 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 166,894 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 166,894 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 158,986 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 158,986 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 158,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 158,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 139,677 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 139,677 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Dec 2005 139,575 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Nov 2005 139,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited?

Based on 51,761 MOT tests across 4,658 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,213
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,293
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,969
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,607
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,481
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S215 ADO is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 105,476 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 Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,293 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S215 ADO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S215 ADO is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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