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T495 RSX

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Purple Petrol 4198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

171,136 mi
Last recorded171,136 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee96,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT495 RSX
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2010 171,136 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 160,197 miles

n/s door mirror insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2008 160,197 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s door mirror insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2007 148,525 miles

Idle mixture erratic at times.

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 148,524 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 137,594 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 137,095 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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T495 RSX is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Purple with a 4,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 T495 RSX, 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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T495 RSX is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 31 May 1999.

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