1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A 4.0L Petrol · R778 ABU
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 106,457 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2010. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO A
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,457 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
R778 ABU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 02/04/2009
- 106,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R778 ABU Mileage History
- 06/06/200693,894 mi
- 12/06/200794,119 mi+225 mi
- 15/05/2008104,151 mi+10,032 mi
- 02/04/2009106,457 mi+2,306 mi
- 02/04/2009106,457 mi
Average of roughly 4,451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R778 ABU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A (R778 ABU) between June 2006 and April 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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