Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A (1999)
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A
CarHunch analysed 100 real MOT records for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo struggles with reliability: only 61.5% pass MOT first time, well below the UK average of 80%, and one in five vehicles have recorded dangerous defects—a significant safety concern for any buyer. The model arrives at test with modest mileage (median 86,673 miles for its age), yet racks up an average of 2.69 failures per test, indicating mechanical fragility rather than high wear.
These vehicles carry a heavy advisory burden—14 per test on average—suggesting they're prone to multiple small issues that compound into expensive fixes. If you're considering one, budget for immediate pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with older Jeeps, and factor in ongoing maintenance costs; this is a vehicle that demands hands-on ownership.
What to check before buying a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 20% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 97 | 61.6% | 2.68 |
| LPG (2%) | 2 | 56.3% | 2.5 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 63.6% | 4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A vehicles fall between 72,249 and 106,626 miles.
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A — Still on the Road
13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2018 — 54% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2018.
MOT History Averages
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