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DX51 YFM

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Black Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,830 mi
Last recorded133,830 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee86,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 YFM
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 133,830 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise brake warning light on

Fail 10 Jul 2017 133,830 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened cable snapped, lever end (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise brake warning light on

Pass 22 Jul 2016 128,630 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front stone chip in windscreen

Offside Front mirror slight crack

Fail 20 Jul 2016 128,628 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked

Front stone chip in windscreen

Offside Front mirror slight crack

Pass 16 Nov 2015 123,057 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall cut all round

Offside Front tyre inner wall cut all round

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 123,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre inner wall cut all round

Offside Front tyre inner wall cut all round

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 112,954 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 111,407 miles

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

under side of car is corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2012 110,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 106,710 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 106,710 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 104,433 miles

corrosion and slight blow on the exhaust system

low tread offside rear tyre

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes and brake hose ferrouls

slight play in offside steering drop arm ball joint

stone chip zone b less 40mm

Fail 4 Oct 2010 104,429 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

stone chip zone b less 40mm

corrosion and slight blow on the exhaust system

low tread offside rear tyre

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes and brake hose ferrouls

slight play in offside steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 26 Oct 2009 102,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

slight play in rear antirollbar links

Fail 14 Oct 2009 102,213 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 95,995 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 93,122 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 86,073 miles

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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DX51 YFM is a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Black with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX51 YFM, 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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DX51 YFM is a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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