MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,980 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A?
Based on 14,498 MOT tests across 1,399 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R42 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 R42 VLB, 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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What year was R42 VLB registered?
R42 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 19 March 1998.
Is R42 VLB safe to buy?
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