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S798 RLF

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,956 mi
Last recorded102,956 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A98,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS798 RLF
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 102,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear number plate lights dull

Fail 30 May 2013 102,946 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear number plate lights dull

Fail 31 Mar 2012 98,807 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front lamp lens damaged - rear wiper split - rear axle leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 98,807 miles

offside front lamp lens damaged - rear wiper split - rear axle leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 89,105 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

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

park brake travel high

power steering box damp

Fail 23 Mar 2011 89,105 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

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

park brake travel high

power steering box damp

Pass 11 Mar 2010 78,986 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 69,522 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s front outer tyre wall deteriorating

slight travel on handbrake

no. 2 spark plug arking out

Pass 24 Jan 2008 63,990 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 63,980 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2006 53,489 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A?

Based on 14,498 MOT tests across 1,399 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
4,712
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,166
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 759
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 697
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 596
Brake pipe excessively corroded 528
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S798 RLF is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 98,632 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 Orvis A fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S798 RLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S798 RLF is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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