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M279 MYO

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,190 mi
Last recorded179,190 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A96,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 MYO
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 179,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 172,700 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 166,429 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 158,265 miles

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

both headlight beam patterns poor

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Jun 2008 153,105 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 153,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 147,561 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 147,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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M279 MYO is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 96,451 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 M279 MYO, 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 28 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 M279 MYO registered?

M279 MYO is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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