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C9 MBL

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,923 mi
Last recorded115,923 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A103,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 MBL
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 115,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2021 115,917 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 115,917 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 115,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 113,330 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 113,322 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 113,310 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 113,293 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear tail gate struts defective

Pass 18 Nov 2010 110,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 106,311 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 101,631 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 97,264 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 97,242 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A?

Based on 5,087 MOT tests across 575 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
4,313
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
575
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 398
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 291
Brake pipe excessively corroded 240
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 232
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 191
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C9 MBL is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 103,271 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 398 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C9 MBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was C9 MBL registered?

C9 MBL is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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