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S531 JGF

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

112,607 mi
Last recorded112,607 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto102,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 JGF
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2007 112,607 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake discs are rusty

Front and rear brake pads look low

Front number plate is damaged

Nearside door mirror cracked

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2006 112,195 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto?

Based on 41,381 MOT tests across 4,570 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
4,841
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,116
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,300
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,045
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,552
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S531 JGF is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 102,408 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 Ltd Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S531 JGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S531 JGF registered?

S531 JGF is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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