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P412 EVJ

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,269 mi
Last recorded179,269 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A103,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP412 EVJ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 179,269 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 179,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all steering track rod ends have play

center exhaust has slight leak

drivers seat panel is loose

n/s wiper blade rubber is worn

n/sfront tyre wall is damaged and edge is scrubbed

o/s rear tyre wall is damaged

rear axle brake pipes are corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 179,150 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all track rod ends have play including rod end to chassis fixing point

drivers seat control panel adrift

n/s front tyre wall damaged and is scrubbed on outer edge

n/s rear brake hose steel section corroded

n/s wiper blade rubber worn

o/s rear tyre wall damaged

rear axle steel brake pipes corroded

slight leak on exhaust center silencer

Pass 26 Jul 2011 175,130 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 175,130 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

eye level brake lamp in/op

Pass 23 Jul 2010 166,618 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 155,177 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 155,177 miles

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

Oil leak

both front metal brake pipes corroded

front discs scored

n/s/r metal brake pipe rusty

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Mar 2008 154,418 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 154,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 152,683 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 149,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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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P412 EVJ is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P412 EVJ, 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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P412 EVJ is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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