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P639 NLB

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,993 mi
Last recorded120,993 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A103,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP639 NLB
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 120,993 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

gearbox leak

n/s/rear light lense cracked

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Oct 2009 120,993 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

gearbox leak

n/s/rear light lense cracked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Nov 2008 116,574 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 116,574 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 113,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 113,178 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 106,518 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 100,551 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 100,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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P639 NLB is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 A fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 398 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P639 NLB, 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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P639 NLB is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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