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S397 SLC

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Black Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,367 mi
Last recorded127,367 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto102,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS397 SLC
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 May 2019 127,367 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 126,161 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 124,625 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 122,979 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 122,906 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 120,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 109,323 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 103,711 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 98,479 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

emmisions high..

various metal brake pipes are corroded...

Pass 22 Jun 2011 93,101 miles

Battery insecure

off side door mirror damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2010 89,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 85,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 76,578 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 66,570 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 65,103 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 65,103 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto?

Based on 41,381 MOT tests across 4,570 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
4,841
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,116
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,300
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,045
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,552
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S397 SLC is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Black with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 102,408 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S397 SLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S397 SLC is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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