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P840 GEC

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

112,648 mi
Last recorded112,648 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td114,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 GEC
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo Td
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2015 112,648 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 112,648 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 110,224 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 110,224 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 107,926 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 107,926 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 105,405 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Feb 2012 105,405 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Feb 2011 102,856 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 102,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 99,286 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

n/s bulb on high level stop out.

Fail 3 Mar 2010 99,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s bulb on high level stop out.

Fail 2 Mar 2009 95,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2009 95,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2008 89,252 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 89,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 85,479 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 85,444 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 76,542 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td reliability report

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P840 GEC is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P840 GEC, 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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P840 GEC is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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