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T242 MBA

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Silver Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,472 mi
Last recorded86,472 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A98,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 MBA
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 86,472 miles

Heat shield above middle exhaust insecure

Rear anti rol bar inner bushes poor condition

Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills

Slight lift in front ball joints

Fail 9 Jan 2012 86,422 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Heat shield above middle exhaust insecure

Rear anti rol bar inner bushes poor condition

Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills

Slight lift in front ball joints

Pass 4 Nov 2010 73,525 miles

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

r/brake discs scored

slight chaffing o/s seat belt

Pass 21 Jun 2010 73,017 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 68,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 68,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 62,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 62,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 54,274 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 54,274 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 47,037 miles

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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T242 MBA is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Silver 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 T242 MBA, 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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What year was T242 MBA registered?

T242 MBA is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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