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Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,956 cc

T981 JARMOT history

T981 JAR is a black petrol Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 158,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
158,142 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 JAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Grand Cherokee Limited
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,956 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 JAR was last recorded at 158,142 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 1,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,811 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,331 miles
Average per year
5,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,142 miles
  • 2024 – 156,811 miles
  • 2023 – 150,847 miles
  • 2022 – 146,776 miles
  • 2021 – 142,473 miles
  • 2019 – 135,013 miles
  • 2018 – 129,628 miles
  • 2017 – 124,140 miles
  • 2016 – 116,680 miles
  • 2015 – 110,359 miles
  • 2014 – 104,554 miles
  • 2013 – 98,652 miles
  • 2012 – 92,848 miles
  • 2011 – 86,563 miles
  • 2010 – 80,501 miles
  • 2009 – 74,270 miles
  • 2008 – 68,667 miles
  • 2007 – 62,986 miles
  • 2006 – 56,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,142 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,142 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    158,142 miles
    Test number
    776685325689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,811 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    156,811 miles
    Test number
    700840183843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,151 miles (+3,304)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    154,151 miles
    Test number
    694633017988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,847 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,847 miles
    Test number
    441182866451
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  5. Fail150,837 miles (+4,061)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,837 miles
    Test number
    942120644743
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass146,776 miles (+4,303)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    146,776 miles
    Test number
    877887630802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,473 miles
    Test number
    805462174487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail142,473 miles (+7,460)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,473 miles
    Test number
    606361081997
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass135,013 miles (+5,385)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,013 miles
    Test number
    359636110116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    129,628 miles
    Test number
    799176429022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,628 miles (+5,488)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,628 miles
    Test number
    485695362404
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass124,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    124,140 miles
    Test number
    658856113889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail124,140 miles (+7,460)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,140 miles
    Test number
    463676098751
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass116,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    116,680 miles
    Test number
    349363562618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,680 miles (+6,321)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,680 miles
    Test number
    472390410473
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass110,359 miles (+5,805)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    110,359 miles
    Test number
    558592085182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass104,554 miles (+5,902)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    104,554 miles
    Test number
    859695754154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,652 miles (+5,804)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    98,652 miles
    Test number
    276115953489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,848 miles (+6,285)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    92,848 miles
    Test number
    217797362493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,563 miles (+6,062)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,563 miles
    Test number
    525704351161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,501 miles (+6,231)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    80,501 miles
    Test number
    252010760467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,270 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    74,270 miles
    Test number
    384454159188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,667 miles (+5,681)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    68,667 miles
    Test number
    534105158123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,986 miles (+6,761)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    62,986 miles
    Test number
    431496167137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,225 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    56,225 miles
    Test number
    141300276109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail56,218 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,218 miles
    Test number
    341677766146
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T981 JAR

Does T981 JAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T981 JAR is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T981 JAR?
The MOT on T981 JAR is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T981 JAR done?
T981 JAR was recorded at 158,142 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 5,175 miles a year.
Has T981 JAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 JAR has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T981 JAR 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 T981 JAR find?
T981 JAR passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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