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P938 KKW

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,253 mi
Last recorded121,253 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A103,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 KKW
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 121,253 miles

both front outer metal brake pipes and flexible hoses coroded/pitting.both metal brake pipes on rear axle and flexible hose on end of main brake pipe pitted/coroded.[pipes are covered in a metal protective casing!]

front brake discs worn and pads appear to be getting low! rear brake discs deteriorated on edges and pads appear to be getting low!

oil leak from front of sump area.dampness on top of steering box!

play in osf top and bottom ball joints!bonding starting to seperate on front axle stabilizer arm front bush`s. play in ball joint on front axle torque arm.

slight play in steering column. rear no` plate discolouring.

Fail 22 Feb 2010 121,253 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front outer metal brake pipes and flexible hoses coroded/pitting.both metal brake pipes on rear axle and flexible hose on end of main brake pipe pitted/coroded.[pipes are covered in a metal protective casing!]

front brake discs worn and pads appear to be getting low! rear brake discs deteriorated on edges and pads appear to be getting low!

oil leak from front of sump area.dampness on top of steering box!

play in osf top and bottom ball joints!bonding starting to seperate on front axle stabilizer arm front bush`s. play in ball joint on front axle torque arm.

slight play in steering column. rear no` plate discolouring.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 116,394 miles

both front and both axle brake pipes coroded.

front axle bottom arm bush`s deteriorating.slight play in axle stabiliser arm ball joint.slight play in osf top ball joint.slight lift in various other steering joints.

osf indicator lense cracked.figures on rear no` plate fading.drive belt cracked.bonnet latch siesing up [lubricated]

osf tyre worn off/low on inner edge.nsf tyre worn more on outer edge!osr + nsr tyres worn to tread bars on centre section.nsr tyre cracked/perishing on inner wall.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 111,701 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 111,646 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 106,047 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 105,935 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 97,975 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 97,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

centre stop lamp inop

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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P938 KKW is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Grey 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 P938 KKW, 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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P938 KKW is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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