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S79 KSA

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,037 mi
Last recorded131,037 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto102,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 KSA
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 131,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 130,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 123,883 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 123,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Advise battery insecure

Advise front discs

Advise no reverse lights

Pass 26 Feb 2008 117,818 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear inner antiroll bar bushes worn

nearside front inner antiroll bar bush slightly worn

offside front inner anti roll bar bush slightly worn

Fail 19 Feb 2008 117,741 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear inner antiroll bar bushes worn

nearside front inner antiroll bar bush slightly worn

offside front inner anti roll bar bush slightly worn

Pass 16 Feb 2007 108,492 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 108,492 miles

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

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 105,862 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 105,590 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ADVISE 2 REAR BRAKE PIPES, N/S/F BRAKE PIPE AND O/S HEADLAMP.

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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S79 KSA is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Ltd Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S79 KSA, 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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S79 KSA is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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