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P278 LKP

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

129,287 mi
Last recorded129,287 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A103,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 LKP
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 129,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 129,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 126,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 126,426 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 123,105 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front headlights slightly loose

Pass 2 Feb 2021 118,371 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake lines have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake lines have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 118,348 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid box joint loose and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake lines have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake lines have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 115,298 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 114,745 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn axle tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn axle tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 102,426 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 102,413 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 94,403 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre close to limit 2mm

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

all 4 tyres perished on shoulders

slight play in both front anti roll bar 'd' bush's

slight play in near side front upper and lower suspension ball joints

Pass 1 Jul 2016 91,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front starting to perish and getting worn

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

Offside Front tyre starting to perrished

Fail 28 Jun 2016 91,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front starting to perish and getting worn

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

Offside Front tyre starting to perrished

Pass 26 Jun 2015 87,499 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 87,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhast clamp damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2013 86,208 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 87,053 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 86,546 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 86,538 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 83,877 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 82,697 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 82,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 67,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 67,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,525 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 61,525 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 60,321 miles

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
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A reliability report

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P278 LKP is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 P278 LKP, 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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P278 LKP is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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