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R128 EAG

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Green Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,430 mi
Last recorded153,430 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A103,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 EAG
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 153,430 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 152,597 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 152,596 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 150,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 149,437 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 149,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 143,520 miles

ns door mirror cracked

Fail 23 May 2016 143,520 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

ns door mirror cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2015 139,287 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

steel brake pipes slightly corroded in various places

Pass 25 Mar 2015 139,287 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steel brake pipes slightly corroded in various places

Pass 22 Feb 2014 137,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear section heat shield insecure nsf tyre at 1.6 mm

Fail 8 Feb 2014 131,678 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear section heat shield insecure nsf tyre at 1.6 mm

Pass 10 Dec 2012 135,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Dec 2011 134,411 miles

front wipers in poor condition

high level stop lamp one bulb inoperative

Fail 20 Dec 2010 131,988 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 131,988 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 126,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 126,658 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 119,872 miles

skight movement in rear antiroll bar bushes

Fail 1 Dec 2008 119,872 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

skight movement in rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 30 Nov 2007 115,331 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 115,331 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 111,027 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 111,027 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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R128 EAG is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Green with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R128 EAG, 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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R128 EAG is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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