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Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,960 cc

R201 CAHMOT history

R201 CAH is a black petrol Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A first used on 10 Feb 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2023
Mileage
129,977 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R201 CAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Grand Cherokee Orvis A
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R201 CAH was last recorded at 129,977 miles on 10 Nov 2022, 135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2010: 77,185 miles, lower than 111,972 miles on 27 Jun 2009.
  • 20 Jan 2016: 117,483 miles, lower than 117,621 miles on 13 Apr 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
129,842 miles · 31 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
135 miles
Average per year
2,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,977 miles
  • 2021 – 129,842 miles
  • 2019 – 129,449 miles
  • 2018 – 125,651 miles
  • 2017 – 123,125 miles
  • 2016 – 117,483 miles
  • 2015 – 117,621 miles
  • 2014 – 117,151 miles
  • 2013 – 115,489 miles
  • 2011 – 114,745 miles
  • 2010 – 77,185 miles
  • 2009 – 111,972 miles
  • 2008 – 110,231 miles
  • 2007 – 103,289 miles
  • 2006 – 89,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,977 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,977 miles (+135)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,977 miles
    Test number
    448265277535
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,842 miles (+393)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    129,842 miles
    Test number
    866657322557
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass129,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    129,449 miles
    Test number
    726623434777
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met

  4. Fail129,449 miles (+3,798)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,449 miles
    Test number
    962368355241
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met

  5. Pass125,651 miles (+2,526)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    125,651 miles
    Test number
    854088922853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,125 miles (+5,642)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    123,125 miles
    Test number
    119438293109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,483 miles (-138)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    117,483 miles
    Test number
    251260585097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,621 miles (+470)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,621 miles
    Test number
    265723605196
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass117,151 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    117,151 miles
    Test number
    847914004164
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • Note1>both sides at rear tyres slightly perished2>brake discs slightly worn/pitted3>brake pipes slightly coroded

  10. Fail117,149 miles (+859)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,149 miles
    Test number
    278795394019
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • Note1>both sides at rear tyres slightly perished2>brake discs slightly worn/pitted3>brake pipes slightly coroded

  11. Pass116,290 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    116,290 miles
    Test number
    189969604459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,489 miles (+744)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    115,489 miles
    Test number
    999994613056
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCat rattling
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  13. Pass114,745 miles (+37,560)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    114,745 miles
    Test number
    158092211311
    • NoteBrake discs corroding

  14. Pass77,185 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    77,185 miles
    Test number
    234936370159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteRear discs corroding

  15. Fail77,185 miles (-34,787)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,185 miles
    Test number
    243326970462
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteRear discs corroding

  16. Fail111,972 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,972 miles
    Test number
    261388579470
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCut in n/s/f tyre
    • NotePlay in front axle joint

  17. Pass111,972 miles (+1,741)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    111,972 miles
    Test number
    280188679177
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCut in n/s/f tyre
    • NotePlay in front axle joint

  18. Pass110,231 miles2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    110,231 miles
    Test number
    560632758121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r shock casing breaking up
    • NoteO/s/f miiror discoloured
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteOil leak from front diff
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox
    • NoteOil leak from rear axle
    • NoteOil leak from transfer box

  19. Fail110,231 miles (+6,942)8 failures2 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,231 miles
    Test number
    294771058465
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/r shock casing breaking up
    • NoteO/s/f miiror discoloured
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteOil leak from front diff
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox
    • NoteOil leak from rear axle
    • NoteOil leak from transfer box

  20. Pass103,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    103,289 miles
    Test number
    374582357149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail103,289 miles (+13,844)1 failure7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,289 miles
    Test number
    784782857152
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rerar shock absorber cover corroding
    • NoteRear flexi ferrule corroding

  22. Pass89,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    89,445 miles
    Test number
    793619916005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R201 CAH

Does R201 CAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R201 CAH expired on 9 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R201 CAH?
The MOT on R201 CAH expired on 9 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R201 CAH done?
R201 CAH was recorded at 129,977 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2022, an average of 2,412 miles a year.
Has R201 CAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R201 CAH has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on R201 CAH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 25 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R201 CAH find?
R201 CAH passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central oil leak, but not excessive.

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