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P431 OBF

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,777 mi
Last recorded136,777 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td114,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 OBF
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo Td
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 136,777 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 136,677 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 100,101 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td?

Based on 5,183 MOT tests across 620 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
620
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 288
parking brake recording little or no effort 202
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 185
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
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P431 OBF is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 114,275 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 Td fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P431 OBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P431 OBF is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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