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J55 PPY

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td

Black Diesel 22499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,204 mi
Last recorded128,204 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td114,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 PPY
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo Td
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine22,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 128,204 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 122,842 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 120,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads getting low

high level brake light two bulb's not working

Fail 26 Nov 2007 120,348 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads getting low

high level brake light two bulb's not working

Pass 26 Oct 2006 114,285 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 114,285 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 111,322 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 111,322 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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J55 PPY is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td in Black with a 22,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J55 PPY, 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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What year was J55 PPY registered?

J55 PPY is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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