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P505 XFW

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,539 mi
Last recorded163,539 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td114,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 XFW
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo Td
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 163,539 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 154,700 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2008 154,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2007 142,841 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 142,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 132,798 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 132,555 miles

Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P505 XFW is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P505 XFW, 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 P505 XFW registered?

P505 XFW is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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