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DNZ 6366

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,453 mi
Last recorded140,453 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A103,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNZ 6366
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 140,453 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle covered heavily in underseal including brake pipes and suspension components

Fail 30 Jul 2011 140,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2011 140,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 125,723 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 124,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 109,486 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 109,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 91,526 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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DNZ 6366 is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 398 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DNZ 6366, 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 DNZ 6366 registered?

DNZ 6366 is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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