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P802 TAG

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,500 mi
Last recorded175,500 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A103,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP802 TAG
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 175,500 miles

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

all suspension bushes slightly deteriated

exhaust loose

Fail 30 Jul 2015 175,494 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all suspension bushes slightly deteriated

exhaust loose

Pass 21 Jul 2014 173,760 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 173,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 170,637 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 14 May 2013 170,557 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front b rake discs wearing thin

Pass 17 May 2012 167,402 miles

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 4 May 2011 163,716 miles

slight play in front ball joints

Fail 4 May 2011 163,713 miles

Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 160,463 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 155,076 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 148,382 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 148,308 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 143,854 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 139,697 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 139,329 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 122,245 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
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A reliability report

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P802 TAG is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P802 TAG, 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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P802 TAG is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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