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T438 OAY

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Red Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,532 mi
Last recorded73,532 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee96,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT438 OAY
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 73,532 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)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 73,532 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,110 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 72,110 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 68,873 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 68,873 miles

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

Offside Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 65,390 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 65,390 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 61,475 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 61,475 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,642 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 55,642 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 50,860 miles

Brake pipes along rear axle housing are covered by protective spring and therefore not fully visible though have been inspected as well as possible.

Corrosion on brake pipe to rear flexible hose does not appear excessive.

Wear in o/s rear stabiliser bar link bushes not excessive.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 48,120 miles

Possible slight bind at n/s and o/s front brakes.

Pass 11 Jul 2005 44,217 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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T438 OAY is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Red with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 96,484 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 T438 OAY, 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 27 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T438 OAY is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 27 April 1999.

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