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CU51 ZYE

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Silver Diesel 3125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,165 mi
Last recorded149,165 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee86,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 ZYE
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 149,165 miles

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gear box ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 149,165 miles

Ball joint has excessive play First one under the steering box (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gear box ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 142,150 miles

Bonnet gas struts too weak to support weight

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil/Fluid leaks from engine and transmission

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear wiper blade split

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 135,620 miles

Bonnet gas struts weak

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

Large oil leaks from engine and transmission

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Oct 2014 135,614 miles

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

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

Offside 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet gas struts weak

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

Large oil leaks from engine and transmission

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

Offside rear differential oil seal leaking

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Oct 2013 129,372 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 123,698 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 123,698 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2011 118,926 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 118,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak (turbo area)

rear axle top mount bushes perished slight movement

slight oil leak from n/s/r axle seal

Pass 3 Dec 2010 112,456 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 97,798 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 97,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 91,010 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2008 91,010 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 86,627 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 77,703 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 77,703 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 67,876 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 67,871 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

sill covers fitted

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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CU51 ZYE is a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Silver with a 3,125cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 86,998 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU51 ZYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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CU51 ZYE is a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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