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P365 BPF

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,761 mi
Last recorded181,761 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A103,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP365 BPF
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 181,761 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded.

exhaust heavily corroded.

oil leaks.

rear numberplate distorted.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 181,761 miles

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

all metal brake pipes corroded.

exhaust heavily corroded.

oil leaks.

rear numberplate distorted.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 175,662 miles

oil leaks

rear numberplate distorted.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 175,662 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leaks

rear numberplate distorted.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 169,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 169,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 160,211 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front and rear num ber plates slightly damged

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 149,898 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 141,502 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 141,369 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 132,417 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 122,765 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 114,025 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 114,023 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 113,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 107,262 miles

rear number plate is in poor condition.

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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P365 BPF is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P365 BPF, 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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P365 BPF is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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