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P457 JVU

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Green Diesel 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,527 mi
Last recorded107,527 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A103,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 JVU
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 107,527 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 95,058 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2014 95,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate damaged

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 91,396 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Jul 2013 91,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Jun 2013 91,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

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

rear exhaust clamp missing and front loose

Pass 31 May 2012 85,606 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 80,235 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 74,317 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 68,656 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre perished

no axcess to fuel cap seal

offside headlamp lense cracked

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Fail 9 Dec 2008 68,656 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre perished

no axcess to fuel cap seal

offside headlamp lense cracked

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 31 Oct 2007 63,025 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
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P457 JVU is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Green with a 3,960cc diesel 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 P457 JVU, 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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P457 JVU is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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