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P247 JYC

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,712 mi
Last recorded155,712 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A103,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 JYC
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 155,712 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2012 155,712 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2011 146,258 miles

front nearside tyre wearing on outer edge

front offside tyre has asmall cut in tread section

Pass 5 Jun 2010 132,876 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 121,386 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 121,386 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 110,364 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 110,346 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

all brake pipes rusty

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2007 104,494 miles

catalyst converter the insides are braking up

Pass 28 Mar 2006 97,073 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 97,034 miles

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

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

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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P247 JYC is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P247 JYC, 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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What year was P247 JYC registered?

P247 JYC is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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