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R552 XRT

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,844 mi
Last recorded132,844 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td114,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 XRT
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo Td
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 132,844 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 126,574 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 122,374 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 122,374 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 118,555 miles

front brake discs are worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded and pads are getting low

Pass 22 Jun 2011 114,363 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 110,410 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 110,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 104,338 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 97,976 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 91,926 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 91,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 80,368 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 73,783 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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R552 XRT is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R552 XRT, 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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What year was R552 XRT registered?

R552 XRT is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R552 XRT safe to buy?

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