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BU51 FMX

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Silver Lpg 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,915 mi
Last recorded156,915 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited86,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 FMX
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 156,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated

Offside Front hub seal damp

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear hub seal damp

centre exhaust box corroded and slight blow

handbrake poor

rear diff damp

Pass 23 Aug 2016 151,779 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust clamp deteriorated and loose

offside front hub seal/shaft seal leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2016 151,779 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

front exhaust clamp deteriorated and loose

offside front hub seal/shaft seal leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2015 146,177 miles

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

offside front and nearside front hubs damp

offside rear hub seal damp

Pass 16 Aug 2014 138,331 miles

All rear brake lines slightly corroded

All steel sections of flexiable brake hoses slightly corroded

Exhaust rear silencer damaged / slight leak of gases

O/s/f lower caliper dust cover split

Fail 5 Aug 2014 138,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

All rear brake lines slightly corroded

All steel sections of flexiable brake hoses slightly corroded

Exhaust rear silencer damaged / slight leak of gases

O/s/f lower caliper dust cover split

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 130,614 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 116,863 miles

both front trailing arm/axle bushes split and worn

centre exhaust box corroded and slight blow

offside front axle driveshaft seal damp

slight noise and play in offside rear wheel

Fail 28 Jul 2012 116,592 miles

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

both front trailing arm/axle bushes split and worn

centre exhaust box corroded and slight blow

offside front axle driveshaft seal damp

slight noise and play in offside rear wheel

Pass 19 Aug 2011 101,783 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steel sections on all vehicle flexiable hoses slightly corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2011 101,561 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Gear box sump slightly corroded / leaking

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steel sections on all vehicle flexiable hoses slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2010 87,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs heavily corroded/pitted

some splitting rear top axle brace bushes

Fail 21 Aug 2010 87,675 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake discs heavily corroded/pitted

some splitting rear top axle brace bushes

Pass 27 Aug 2009 77,931 miles

bonet creeps down.

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 77,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

bonet creeps down.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 67,176 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 57,001 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 47,642 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited?

Based on 51,761 MOT tests across 4,658 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,213
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,293
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,969
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,607
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,481
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BU51 FMX is a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Silver with a 3,956cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,106 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 Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,293 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 FMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU51 FMX is a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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