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KV51 FMU

2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Grey Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,820 mi
Last recorded149,820 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V879,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 FMU
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 149,820 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 139,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 139,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread down to 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread down to 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 130,376 miles

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

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2016 130,376 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2015 123,188 miles

Both front brake discs pitted on inner face.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 123,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Both front brake discs pitted on inner face.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 118,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Note! nearside & offside rear seatbelts were not tested due to childs seats fitted at time of mot test.

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 118,763 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Note! nearside & offside rear seatbelts were not tested due to childs seats fitted at time of mot test.

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 117,636 miles

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

Note! both front brake disc inner faces are pitted and corroded.

Note! nearside front seatbelt was not tested due to child seat fitted at time of mot test.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 117,636 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Note! both front brake disc inner faces are pitted and corroded.

Note! nearside front seatbelt was not tested due to child seat fitted at time of mot test.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 116,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 101,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 101,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 87,765 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 87,765 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 73,470 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 56,650 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8?

Based on 31,277 MOT tests across 2,392 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,269
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,080
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,006
Brake pipe excessively corroded 854
constant velocity joint gaiter split 846
position lamp(s) not working 840
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 reliability report

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KV51 FMU is a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Grey with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 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 V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV51 FMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KV51 FMU is a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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