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S261 NSB

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,748 mi
Last recorded79,748 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited105,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 NSB
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 79,748 miles

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

front and rear wheels tight to turn possible charistic of vehicle

Fail 19 Sep 2008 79,748 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front and rear wheels tight to turn possible charistic of vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2007 78,730 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2006 73,922 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 69,061 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 69,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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S261 NSB is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S261 NSB, 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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What year was S261 NSB registered?

S261 NSB is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S261 NSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S261 NSB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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