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P164 WWV

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,085 mi
Last recorded67,085 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A103,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 WWV
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 67,085 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Sep 2012 67,085 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,494 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 65,494 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,281 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 63,281 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 61,085 miles

o/s/r bumper corner insucre and sticking out slightly

both front outer c.v joints leaking grease

Fail 3 Sep 2009 61,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front outer c.v joints leaking grease

o/s/r bumper corner insucre and sticking out slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2008 58,179 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 55,036 miles

advises same as test number 584606647222

Fail 3 Sep 2007 55,036 miles

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

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

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

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

brake lamp segments not working

Pass 4 Sep 2006 52,566 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light function slightly impaied

hand brake travil long

Pass 22 Aug 2005 48,926 miles

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

parking brake lever has very small amount of reserve travel

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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P164 WWV 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 61.5%.

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 P164 WWV, 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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P164 WWV is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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