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T228 BUA

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Bronze Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,976 mi
Last recorded95,976 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V897,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT228 BUA
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 95,976 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 95,762 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 87,130 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 87,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2007 76,413 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 76,406 miles

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

Advise wipers smearing slightly

Advise, offside rear axle seal leaking badly

Advise, throttle pedal damaged

Advise, windscreen scratched.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 63,990 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 63,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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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T228 BUA is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Bronze with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 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 T228 BUA, 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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T228 BUA is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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