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S916 PDD

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,412 mi
Last recorded130,412 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee107,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 PDD
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 130,412 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both anti roll bar "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs corroded and worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s headlamp has a poor beam image

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre tread depths getting low..o/s..3mm. n/s...3.5mm. 225/75/15 102t m&s

Fail 19 Feb 2019 130,412 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both anti roll bar "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs corroded and worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s headlamp has a poor beam image

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre tread depths getting low..o/s..3mm. n/s...3.5mm. 225/75/15 102t m&s

Pass 14 Feb 2018 121,904 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle link arm bush(chassis end) (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 121,904 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle link arm bush(chassis end) (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 109,612 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in both n/s/f ball joints

play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 7 Feb 2017 109,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in both n/s/f ball joints

play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 99,407 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 89,973 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight lift in both n/s/f ball joints

Fail 21 Jan 2015 89,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight lift in both n/s/f ball joints

Pass 10 Feb 2014 78,337 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 69,691 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge (225/75 15)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wiper blade worn

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipe to offside front brake hose looks corroded

brake pipe to offside rear brake hose looks corroded

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Feb 2012 64,625 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipe to offside front brake hose looks corroded

brake pipe to offside rear brake hose looks corroded

front brake pads look thin & brake discs worn

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2011 61,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn & pads look fairly thin

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

slight play in offside front outer driveshaft universal joint

Pass 28 Jan 2010 57,885 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 57,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 54,416 miles

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

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

both rear tyres near 2mm wear markers

Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,074 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slighty deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2007 47,105 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 47,105 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 40,793 miles

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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S916 PDD is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S916 PDD, 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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S916 PDD is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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