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S40 SSB

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Purple Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,850 mi
Last recorded124,850 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited94,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 SSB
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 124,850 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 124,838 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 120,254 miles

Nearside Lower Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 107,743 miles

slight play in oisr anti link bar bush

Pass 3 Feb 2006 96,591 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 96,589 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside+offside front top+bottom balljoints have slight lift

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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S40 SSB is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Purple with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 94,895 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 S40 SSB, 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 27 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S40 SSB registered?

S40 SSB is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is S40 SSB safe to buy?

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