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P205 UNH

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,863 mi
Last recorded100,863 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A103,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 UNH
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 100,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 99,835 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 10 Apr 2012 99,835 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2011 95,885 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 95,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

unable to check rear seats and seat belts

Pass 6 Apr 2010 91,137 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 85,702 miles

unable to check rear seats and seat belts

Pass 1 Apr 2008 83,062 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 83,061 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 79,979 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 79,979 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 27 Mar 2006 75,019 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 75,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P205 UNH is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Black 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 P205 UNH, 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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P205 UNH is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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