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P835 UMR

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,657 mi
Last recorded125,657 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A103,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP835 UMR
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Laredo A
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 125,657 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 125,365 miles

Offside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

vehicle underside covered in mud

Pass 11 Sep 2014 125,365 miles

Offside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

vehicle underside covered in mud

Pass 22 Oct 2012 125,205 miles

Different wheels and tyres fitted than original test

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Near side rear light cracked

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under vehicle muddy

Fail 10 Oct 2012 125,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Near side rear light cracked

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under vehicle muddy

Pass 9 Sep 2011 124,550 miles

Front wing/centre section support mounting bolts missing.

n/s/f anti roll bar link bottom washers missing.

Fail 2 Sep 2011 124,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front wing/centre section support mounting bolts missing.

n/s/f anti roll bar link bottom washers missing.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 123,923 miles

Cat rattling.

front ABS wiring to sensors, cable tied to shock absorbers.

Fail 10 Sep 2010 123,919 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Cat rattling.

Coolant leak

front ABS wiring to sensors, cable tied to shock absorbers.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 123,518 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust cat rattles

Pass 27 Aug 2008 123,518 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust cat rattles

Pass 28 Aug 2007 122,963 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 122,963 miles

Front Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 121,211 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak nearside front axle

Pass 21 Aug 2006 121,211 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak nearside front axle

Fail 8 Aug 2006 121,204 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

oil leak offside front axle

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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P835 UMR is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P835 UMR, 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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P835 UMR is a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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