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P262 RFV

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

192,954 mi
Last recorded192,954 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A103,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 RFV
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 192,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 186,924 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 178,730 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 178,715 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 174,511 miles

noise from rear axle

Pass 21 May 2007 168,793 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 160,636 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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P262 RFV is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P262 RFV, 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 P262 RFV registered?

P262 RFV is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P262 RFV safe to buy?

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