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S357 XEV

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,284 mi
Last recorded104,284 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited105,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 XEV
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 104,284 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 100,956 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 100,956 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 99,996 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 95,283 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 92,739 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2013 92,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2013 92,551 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

catalyst rattle. emissions ok

Pass 28 May 2012 88,402 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 84,825 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2010 80,933 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 May 2009 76,743 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 72,909 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,100 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 63,276 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 63,276 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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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S357 XEV is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S357 XEV, 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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S357 XEV is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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