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L4 SEU

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,201 mi
Last recorded156,201 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td114,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 SEU
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo Td
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 156,201 miles

Sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2011 143,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 143,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Advise n/s/r axle oil seal weeping.

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 124,233 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 124,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 102,122 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 98,378 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear shock absorber covers corroded slightly

slight end float on rear wheel bearings

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2007 93,157 miles

n/s rear shock absorber cover corroded

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 7 Aug 2006 87,303 miles

brake pads on rear low on limit

front and rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

hand brake effiency low

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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L4 SEU is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L4 SEU, 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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L4 SEU is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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