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S497 CRC

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,770 mi
Last recorded95,770 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A91,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 CRC
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 95,770 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 93,752 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 92,460 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 92,457 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2014 90,456 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 90,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 85,737 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 85,737 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 82,814 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 82,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 73,351 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 76,320 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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S497 CRC is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S497 CRC, 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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S497 CRC is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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