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2001 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,686 mi
Last recorded69,686 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto75,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 MR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 3.7 Limited Auto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 69,686 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 65,016 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 61,232 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 58,017 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 51,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 45,788 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 45,765 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 41,662 miles

all suspension components corroded

rear diff pinion seal leaking oil

Fail 8 Feb 2017 41,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all suspension components corroded

rear diff pinion seal leaking oil

Pass 4 Feb 2016 39,679 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 37,217 miles

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

offside wiper blade is torn

Fail 12 Feb 2015 37,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside wiper blade is torn

Pass 12 Feb 2014 35,733 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade is torn

Pass 13 Feb 2013 34,765 miles

exhaust blowing but not considerd exsesive

rear reg plate becoming poor condition

Fail 7 Feb 2013 34,750 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust blowing but not considerd exsesive

rear reg plate becoming poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2012 34,392 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,853 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,265 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 25,283 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 20,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

alternator belt noisey

front brake pads on nearside worn close to mot test limit of 1,5 mm

oil on nearside rack boot

play in offside lower ball jiont car has been back to listrs chrysler and they have confmede that this is within tolarnece

Fail 3 May 2006 20,293 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight oil leak between engine and gearbox

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto?

Based on 24,206 MOT tests across 1,627 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,983
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,627
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 913
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 412
Registration plate lamp not working 401
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Stop lamp not working 335
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97 MR is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 75,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 97 MR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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97 MR is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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