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P161 LFL

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,699 mi
Last recorded142,699 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A103,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 LFL
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 142,699 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 142,699 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 126,317 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 11,782 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 117,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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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P161 LFL is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 103,271 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 P161 LFL, 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 29 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P161 LFL registered?

P161 LFL is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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