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P283 SCV

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,438 mi
Last recorded95,438 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A103,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 SCV
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2010 95,438 miles

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

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

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Pass 10 Jul 2009 87,439 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front step supports deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2009 87,439 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front step supports deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2007 86,391 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 1 Nov 2007 86,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 19 Oct 2006 75,369 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P283 SCV is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P283 SCV, 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 P283 SCV registered?

P283 SCV is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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