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S478 TPP

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,343 mi
Last recorded144,343 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A91,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 TPP
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2011 144,343 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak n/s and o/s axle

Pass 28 Jan 2010 139,177 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 134,127 miles

chip in screen

front number plate marked

front pads and discs worn low

high hand brake lever

rear diff seals damp

Pass 11 Jun 2007 124,546 miles

Same as VT32 test number 641032667113

Fail 11 Jun 2007 124,546 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

fr number plate marked

o/s/r tyre cut in side wall

Pass 22 Feb 2006 122,486 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 122,474 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S478 TPP is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S478 TPP, 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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S478 TPP is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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