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P816 LBL

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,128 mi
Last recorded121,128 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A103,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 LBL
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 121,128 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 121,128 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 117,918 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 112,744 miles

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

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

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

front discs badly corroded and lipped

Pass 21 Aug 2009 107,203 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 99,398 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 96,379 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 88,930 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)

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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P816 LBL 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 77.8%.

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 P816 LBL, 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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What year was P816 LBL registered?

P816 LBL is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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