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R859 XAO

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,587 mi
Last recorded121,587 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee107,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 XAO
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 121,587 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 118,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 18 May 2012

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 31 May 2011 115,614 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 115,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 112,364 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 112,336 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2009 108,202 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 108,183 miles

Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 140,469 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 98,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 98,231 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s outer universal joint on driveshaft excessively worn

Fail 7 Mar 2006 88,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 88,269 miles

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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R859 XAO is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 107,486 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 R859 XAO, 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 28 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R859 XAO is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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