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T185 RHJ

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Red Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,914 mi
Last recorded139,914 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V897,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT185 RHJ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 139,914 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 135,935 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bonnet struts are weak

handbrake light is not working

midlle section of exhaust clamps are weak and have corrosion

nearside and offside rear antiroll bar links have play

nearside front mirror glass is cracked

nearside front upper track rod end joint has sight play

offside front headlamp patten is weak

offside front outter cv boot is damp and twisted sightly

offside front track rod joint to steering box arm has sight play

rear diff support bar bushes are perishing and have sight play

Pass 11 May 2015 135,935 miles

bonnet struts are weak

handbrake light is not working

midlle section of exhaust clamps are weak and have corrosion

nearside and offside rear antiroll bar links have play

nearside front mirror glass is cracked

nearside front upper track rod end joint has sight play

offside front headlamp patten is weak

offside front outter cv boot is damp and twisted sightly

offside front track rod joint to steering box arm has sight play

rear diff support bar bushes are perishing and have sight play

Pass 2 May 2014 126,135 miles

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

front brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 13 May 2013 120,028 miles

bonnet stays week

front head light yellowing slightly

off side front cv boot slightly out shape

very slight play in steering arm joints

Pass 8 May 2012 114,854 miles

headlamp lenses fading/yellowing

Fail 16 May 2011 109,281 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 16 May 2011 109,281 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 18 May 2010 102,868 miles

nearside door mirror glass is cracked

offside front tyre has 2mm tread

offside rear anti roll bar link slight play

rear metal brake pipe has surface corrosion

Fail 11 May 2010 102,726 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside door mirror glass is cracked

offside front tyre has 2mm tread

offside rear anti roll bar link slight play

rear metal brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 29 May 2009 95,539 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 95,539 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 87,818 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 80,945 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 72,167 miles

nearside door mirror glass is cracked

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8?

Based on 31,277 MOT tests across 2,392 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,269
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,080
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,006
Brake pipe excessively corroded 854
constant velocity joint gaiter split 846
position lamp(s) not working 840
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T185 RHJ is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Red with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 97,080 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T185 RHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T185 RHJ is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 26 June 1999.

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