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R397 JTM

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Red Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,869 mi
Last recorded76,869 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A96,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 JTM
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2007 76,869 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded boarder line pass

rear pads worn boarder line pass

Fail 17 Jul 2007 76,866 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes corroding some boarder line pass

rear disc pads worn boarder line pass

Pass 20 Jul 2006 71,948 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 71,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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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R397 JTM is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Red with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 96,451 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 R397 JTM, 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 28 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R397 JTM is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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