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BLZ 8597

2001 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Diesel 3125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,504 mi
Last recorded89,504 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee88,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 8597
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 89,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 89,504 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way Brake binding on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 88,395 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 84,820 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 80,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe between hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe between hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery clamp missing

Fail 29 Sep 2015 80,634 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on hose from body to axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

headlamp lens on n/s and o/s in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2014 77,981 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 73,712 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 73,453 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 68,282 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,282 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 63,538 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 63,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 56,783 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 51,736 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,471 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 47,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 43,704 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 43,688 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,815 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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BLZ 8597 is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 3,125cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 88,227 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 Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BLZ 8597, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BLZ 8597 is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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