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GCW 1N

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Silver Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

178,560 mi
Last recorded178,560 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee86,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCW 1N
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2018 178,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 176,464 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 176,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

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

all brake discs rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2014 176,461 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 176,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust clamp broken at front

Pass 12 Oct 2012 168,023 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 168,023 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 162,703 miles

e.m light on = some play both rear anti roll bar bushes = oil leak rear diff = o/s/r tyre coming close 2/3mm = n/s/r tyre close aprx 2.5/3.5mm

Fail 10 Oct 2011 162,701 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine managment warning light on = some play both rear anti roll bar link bushes = rear differencial oil leak = O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/3MM = N/S/R TYRE COMING CLOSE APRX 2.5/3.5MM

Pass 8 Oct 2010 155,852 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded

various suspension bushes front and rear showing signs of deteriation

Fail 1 Oct 2010 155,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded

various suspension bushes front and rear showing signs of deteriation

Fail 18 Jun 2009 155,835 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 151,532 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 151,528 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 133,992 miles

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

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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GCW 1N is a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Silver with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 GCW 1N, 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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GCW 1N is a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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