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S370 VKM

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,745 mi
Last recorded96,745 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A91,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS370 VKM
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 96,745 miles

Both front and rear coil springs corroded

Both front and rear number plates delaminated

Both rear brake discs corroded

N/s/r tyre getting low on treads

Fail 22 Oct 2015 96,721 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front and rear coil springs corroded

Both front and rear number plates delaminated

Both rear brake discs corroded

N/s/r tyre getting low on treads

Pass 14 May 2014 94,788 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Would strong recommend to check all brakes

Pass 24 Apr 2013 91,923 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 91,923 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 81,342 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 80,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 76,488 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 63,744 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 68,743 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 60,390 miles

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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S370 VKM is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 91,098 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 S370 VKM, 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 27 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S370 VKM is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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