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P959 KSM

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,374 mi
Last recorded92,374 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A103,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 KSM
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2011 92,374 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 87,271 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 87,271 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 82,606 miles

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

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

front and rear axle pinion oil seals leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2007 77,492 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 73,827 miles

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

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

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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P959 KSM is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P959 KSM, 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 P959 KSM registered?

P959 KSM is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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