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R545 JDV

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,329 mi
Last recorded109,329 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A96,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 JDV
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 109,329 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 105,394 miles

front pinion oil seal leaking oil

n/s/f headlamp lense cracked

Fail 4 Dec 2007 105,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front pinion oil seal leaking oil

n/s/f headlamp lense cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2006 100,738 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 94,267 miles

o/s cv gaiter in very poor condition

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A?

Based on 5,087 MOT tests across 575 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
4,313
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
575
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 398
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 291
Brake pipe excessively corroded 240
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 232
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 191
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R545 JDV is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 96,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 398 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R545 JDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R545 JDV registered?

R545 JDV is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R545 JDV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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