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KX51 VKS

2001 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto

Silver Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,392 mi
Last recorded165,392 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto75,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 VKS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Orvis Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 165,392 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 156,738 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 156,736 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 156,596 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 154,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 147,159 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 147,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake drum has some damp around it.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 140,861 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 139,528 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 138,662 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 136,365 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 132,476 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 123,362 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 114,316 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 104,744 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 87,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 87,621 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 70,970 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 58,152 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 55,434 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 55,396 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak from diff.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 47,687 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto?

Based on 9,184 MOT tests across 641 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
641
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 473
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 360
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 176
Registration plate lamp not working 163
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 161
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KX51 VKS is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto in Silver with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 75,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX51 VKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KX51 VKS is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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