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GF51 YYE

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Black Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,169 mi
Last recorded148,169 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited86,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 YYE
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 148,169 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 148,169 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 137,526 miles

n/s/f door mirror slightly insecure

o/s/r inner pads slight ly low

Fail 2 Aug 2017 137,526 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f (top ) track rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f door mirror slightly insecure

o/s/r inner pads slight ly low

Pass 10 Aug 2016 126,221 miles

n/s/f top b/joint has slight play

Fail 8 Aug 2016 126,221 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indicators show white (1.4.A.2f)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f outer cv boot split (2.4.G.4e)

n/s/f top b/joint has slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2015 116,228 miles

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

wipers poor

Fail 6 Aug 2015 116,228 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

wipers poor

Pass 26 Jun 2014 111,297 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 111,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 111,243 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 103,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 91,832 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 85,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear windows tinted

Pass 23 Nov 2010 85,543 miles

rear windows tinted

Pass 6 Nov 2009 75,832 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Nov 2008 63,378 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 63,375 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear hubs leaking oil

Pass 9 Nov 2007 46,730 miles

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED & WORN.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE REAR HUB SEALS LEAKING.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE.

ADVISE - PROMPT ATTENTION TO NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMIT.

ADVISE - PROMPT ATTENTION TO PLAY IN ALL FRONT STEERING BALL JOINTS.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 35,310 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 35,310 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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GF51 YYE is a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Black with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GF51 YYE, 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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GF51 YYE is a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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