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R71 TUJ

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,947 mi
Last recorded106,947 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td114,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 TUJ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo Td
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 106,947 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 103,779 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 102,079 miles

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components

some parts of corrosion would go through with heavier pressure

Fail 23 Jul 2008 102,071 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components

some parts of corrosion would go through with heavier pressure

Pass 19 Apr 2007 91,798 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 86,951 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 30 Mar 2006 86,951 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

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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R71 TUJ is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R71 TUJ, 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 R71 TUJ registered?

R71 TUJ is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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