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Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,701 cc

T398 DCDMOT history

T398 DCD is a silver petrol Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 205,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2022
Mileage
205,039 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T398 DCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Grand Cherokee Limited V8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,701 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2022
Latest MOT test
18 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T398 DCD was last recorded at 205,039 miles on 18 May 2022, 4,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,589 miles · 24 May 2021
Between the last two tests
4,450 miles
Average per year
7,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 205,039 miles
  • 2021 – 200,589 miles
  • 2020 – 195,833 miles
  • 2019 – 189,100 miles
  • 2018 – 183,955 miles
  • 2017 – 178,097 miles
  • 2016 – 170,504 miles
  • 2015 – 159,535 miles
  • 2014 – 152,682 miles
  • 2013 – 146,460 miles
  • 2012 – 144,735 miles
  • 2011 – 142,522 miles
  • 2010 – 139,693 miles
  • 2009 – 122,286 miles
  • 2008 – 100,592 miles
  • 2007 – 82,504 miles
  • 2006 – 78,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail205,039 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring pad on top of the axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring pad on top of the axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber is perishing and splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure
  • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber is perishing and splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, fronts slightly corroded, rears covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail205,039 miles (+4,450)12 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,039 miles
    Test number
    255933862203
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring pad on top of the axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring pad on top of the axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber is perishing and splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber is perishing and splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass200,589 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    200,589 miles
    Test number
    833624988436
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail200,589 miles (+4,756)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,589 miles
    Test number
    144295281824
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass195,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    195,833 miles
    Test number
    765773313349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail195,833 miles (+6,733)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,833 miles
    Test number
    703724346541
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass189,100 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    189,100 miles
    Test number
    395374681165
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail189,100 miles (+5,145)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,100 miles
    Test number
    808299766399
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass183,955 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    183,955 miles
    Test number
    789417256449
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, fronts slightly corroded, rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail183,953 miles (+5,856)1 dangerous4 major1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,953 miles
    Test number
    827832449106
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, fronts slightly corroded, rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass178,097 miles (+7,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    178,097 miles
    Test number
    718273155818
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All steel pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass170,504 miles (+10,969)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    170,504 miles
    Test number
    468271723808
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass159,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    159,535 miles
    Test number
    675938415127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail159,535 miles (+6,853)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,535 miles
    Test number
    906266205145
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass152,682 miles (+6,222)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    152,682 miles
    Test number
    109303574055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass146,460 miles (+1,725)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    146,460 miles
    Test number
    256787873092
    • NoteSRS lamp illuminated

  16. Pass144,735 miles (+2,213)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    144,735 miles
    Test number
    126355542025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass142,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    142,522 miles
    Test number
    419339441013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail142,522 miles (+2,829)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,522 miles
    Test number
    999401541048
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass139,693 miles (+714)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    139,693 miles
    Test number
    324209800424
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCheck engine light on

  20. Fail138,979 miles (+16,693)2 dangerous6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,979 miles
    Test number
    942809780102
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCheck Engine light on

  21. Pass122,286 miles (+1)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    122,286 miles
    Test number
    563531799103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail122,285 miles (+21,693)4 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,285 miles
    Test number
    733047489195
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass100,592 miles (+18,088)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    100,592 miles
    Test number
    223490998488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,504 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    82,504 miles
    Test number
    853540727171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail82,474 miles (+3,720)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,474 miles
    Test number
    354536017181
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass78,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    78,754 miles
    Test number
    172050916146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T398 DCD

Does T398 DCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T398 DCD expired on 31 May 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T398 DCD?
The MOT on T398 DCD expired on 31 May 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T398 DCD done?
T398 DCD was recorded at 205,039 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2022, an average of 7,855 miles a year.
Has T398 DCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T398 DCD has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T398 DCD 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 T398 DCD find?
T398 DCD failed its latest MOT on 18 May 2022 with 12 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front lower coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring pad on top of the axle; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes; nearside front shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush, and 17 more.

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