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S294 BKP

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,685 mi
Last recorded106,685 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited105,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS294 BKP
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 106,685 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2012 106,672 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 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 deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2010 99,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 99,148 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 96,776 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 93,170 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 88,040 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 88,040 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 82,373 miles

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

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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S294 BKP is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S294 BKP, 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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S294 BKP is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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