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DE51 EAJ

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Red Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,064 mi
Last recorded98,064 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited86,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 EAJ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 98,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 97,681 miles

ignition switch

paint on screen

Fail 22 Nov 2012 97,678 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

ignition switch

paint on screen

Pass 15 Feb 2011 89,960 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 89,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 85,394 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 80,091 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2009 80,091 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2008 72,682 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear axle oil seal has a slight leak

Pass 7 Jan 2008 72,682 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 axle oil seal has a slight leak

Pass 9 Nov 2006 63,917 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 54,559 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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DE51 EAJ is a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Red with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DE51 EAJ, 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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DE51 EAJ is a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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