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ALZ 1866

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,509 mi
Last recorded147,509 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td114,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 1866
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo Td
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 147,509 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 143,799 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight movment in o/s/f halfshaft u/joint

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 139,348 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 139,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 133,752 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 133,752 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 133,735 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2008 133,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2006 121,762 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 121,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 109,373 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 109,373 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Damage to offside front headlight

Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Gearbox oil leak

Water leak on offside of engine

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td?

Based on 5,183 MOT tests across 620 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
620
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 288
parking brake recording little or no effort 202
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 185
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
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ALZ 1866 is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 114,275 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALZ 1866, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ALZ 1866 is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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