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R291 GCL

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,487 mi
Last recorded133,487 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A102,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 GCL
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 133,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 130,697 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 126,073 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 122,154 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 122,118 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise O/S/F door mirror glass missing

Advise all 4 brake discs pitted

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 122,020 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear disc pads well worn and discs corroded.

Steel brake pipes have protective covering.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 121,671 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 121,665 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 120,511 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 113,392 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 113,392 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 102,560 miles

as original

non standard no plates

Fail 18 Apr 2006 102,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight lever travel

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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R291 GCL is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 102,764 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R291 GCL, 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 28 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R291 GCL is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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