MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All brake discs slightly corroded/worn.
Front bumper loose.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside headlamp loose.
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside and nearside front drive shaft univesal joints worn.
Offside and nearside indicator/side lamp units loose.
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
STRONGLY ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
All brake discs slightly corroded/worn.
Front bumper loose.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside headlamp loose.
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside and nearside front drive shaft univesal joints worn.
Offside and nearside indicator/side lamp units loose.
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
STRONGLY ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
battery insecure
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
battery insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r shock absorber cover missing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r shock absorber cover missing
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
high handbrake travel
metal brake pipes starting to corrode in places (some covered unable to check)
nearside front indicater loose (wont fall out)
rear anti roll bar D bushes (mounting rubber bushes) worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f indicator lense loose
n/s/r shock absorber dust cover broken
slight play in both rear hubs
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f indicator lense loose
n/s/r shock absorber dust cover broken
slight play in both rear hubs
Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front no plate cracked
slight play both rear hubs
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front no plate cracked
slight play both rear hubs
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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S445 LRA is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 107,486 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S445 LRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S445 LRA is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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