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S597 XAN

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Maroon Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

202,363 mi
Last recorded202,363 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee107,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 XAN
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 202,363 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 200,726 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 200,726 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 198,401 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 195,835 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 195,835 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 193,733 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 189,997 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 1 Apr 2011 189,934 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 185,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 182,474 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 182,474 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 177,964 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 17,206 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 17,206 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 160,804 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jan 2006 160,170 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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S597 XAN is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Maroon with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S597 XAN, 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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What year was S597 XAN registered?

S597 XAN is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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