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Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,701 cc

T298 LVWMOT history

T298 LVW is a black petrol Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 162,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2025
Mileage
162,965 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T298 LVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Grand Cherokee Limited V8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,701 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T298 LVW was last recorded at 162,965 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 3,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,829 miles · 15 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,136 miles
Average per year
4,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,965 miles
  • 2024 – 159,829 miles
  • 2023 – 155,893 miles
  • 2022 – 152,989 miles
  • 2021 – 150,272 miles
  • 2020 – 146,987 miles
  • 2019 – 143,703 miles
  • 2018 – 140,086 miles
  • 2017 – 136,082 miles
  • 2016 – 132,308 miles
  • 2015 – 129,745 miles
  • 2013 – 125,104 miles
  • 2012 – 119,572 miles
  • 2011 – 114,724 miles
  • 2010 – 107,092 miles
  • 2009 – 98,340 miles
  • 2008 – 92,504 miles
  • 2007 – 87,609 miles
  • 2006 – 82,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail162,965 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm rear bush sleeve

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear handbrake effort only just reached required effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail162,965 miles (+3,136)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,965 miles
    Test number
    701548229778
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,829 miles (+3,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    159,829 miles
    Test number
    428615456270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,893 miles (+2,904)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    155,893 miles
    Test number
    292694169075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,989 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    152,989 miles
    Test number
    965793547142
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm rear bush sleeve (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake effort only just reached required effort

  5. Fail152,989 miles (+2,717)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,989 miles
    Test number
    312482543664
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm rear bush sleeve (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm rear bush sleeve (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake effort only just reached required effort

  6. Pass150,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    150,272 miles
    Test number
    499445589920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail150,272 miles (+3,285)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,272 miles
    Test number
    831216485055
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass146,987 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    146,987 miles
    Test number
    594347803151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail146,986 miles (+3,283)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,986 miles
    Test number
    506942164218
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass143,703 miles (+3,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    143,703 miles
    Test number
    103213794499
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass140,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    140,086 miles
    Test number
    866478771879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail140,086 miles (+4,004)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,086 miles
    Test number
    161780539776
    • FailureCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

  13. Pass136,082 miles (+3,774)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    136,082 miles
    Test number
    355747701689
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass132,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    132,308 miles
    Test number
    970093578565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail132,308 miles (+2,563)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,308 miles
    Test number
    154138788348
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass129,745 miles (+4,641)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    129,745 miles
    Test number
    188555255040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint has slight play

  17. Pass125,104 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    125,104 miles
    Test number
    945963853312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail125,102 miles (+5,530)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,102 miles
    Test number
    375762153315
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass119,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    119,572 miles
    Test number
    377702503011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail119,572 miles (+4,848)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,572 miles
    Test number
    538435452397
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  21. Pass114,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    114,724 miles
    Test number
    706005351353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail114,724 miles (+7,632)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,724 miles
    Test number
    626000651390
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass107,092 miles (+8,752)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    107,092 miles
    Test number
    884195200311
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass98,340 miles (+5,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    98,340 miles
    Test number
    743996419369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass92,504 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    92,504 miles
    Test number
    290719118385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail92,498 miles (+4,889)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,498 miles
    Test number
    132581518305
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

  27. Pass87,609 miles (+5,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    87,609 miles
    Test number
    461336717468
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass82,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    82,509 miles
    Test number
    461471626360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail82,509 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,509 miles
    Test number
    591388116329
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T298 LVW

Does T298 LVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T298 LVW expired on 14 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T298 LVW?
The MOT on T298 LVW expired on 14 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T298 LVW done?
T298 LVW was recorded at 162,965 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 4,368 miles a year.
Has T298 LVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T298 LVW has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T298 LVW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T298 LVW find?
T298 LVW failed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with 7 major defects: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear end; nearside inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill; nearside rear brake hose excessively deteriorated, and 4 more.

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