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R656 VSE

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,413 mi
Last recorded99,413 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A102,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 VSE
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 99,413 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 99,398 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 94,407 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 94,405 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 89,886 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 85,064 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 80,570 miles

both front outer cv gaiters show signs of leaking grease

both front tyres worn

slight freeplay in the steering

Pass 12 Jan 2007 75,898 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 75,892 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

SLIGHT CUT ON N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL †

Pass 11 Jan 2006 70,029 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 70,028 miles

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

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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R656 VSE is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R656 VSE, 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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R656 VSE is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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