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T489 DGT

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,727 mi
Last recorded107,727 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A91,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT489 DGT
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 107,727 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 107,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

lambda sensor wires rubbed on propshaft

slight blow centre silencer

steering damper leaking

Pass 29 Dec 2010 101,595 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2010 101,553 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

check engine warning light on

Pass 25 Jan 2010 96,719 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 96,208 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 88,565 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 77,858 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 69,522 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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T489 DGT is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T489 DGT, 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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T489 DGT is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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