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P502 RVW

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,235 mi
Last recorded157,235 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td114,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 RVW
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo Td
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 157,235 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 153,379 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 153,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 149,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 144,836 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 144,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 140,233 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 140,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 136,684 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 132,349 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 129,798 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 129,784 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 122,871 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 122,871 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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P502 RVW is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P502 RVW, 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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What year was P502 RVW registered?

P502 RVW is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P502 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P502 RVW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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