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R472 KLJ

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,408 mi
Last recorded136,408 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td114,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 KLJ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo Td
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 136,408 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 133,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 130,677 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 126,239 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 119,546 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 113,281 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 111,021 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 102,052 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

battery insecure

Fail 13 Oct 2012 101,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

battery inserure

Fail 13 Apr 2012 98,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 97,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

handbrake slow to release near side

Fail 4 Oct 2011 97,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

handbrake slow to release near side

rear discs scored off side

Pass 19 Oct 2010 94,768 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 91,541 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 91,508 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 84,970 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 75,370 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear pads not making full contact with discs

Fail 24 Oct 2007 75,370 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear pads not making full contact with discs

Pass 7 Sep 2006 72,559 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 72,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 64,752 miles

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
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R472 KLJ is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R472 KLJ, 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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R472 KLJ is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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