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OU51 SNV

2001 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

100,178 mi
Last recorded100,178 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee88,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 SNV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 100,178 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 100,178 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 100,170 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 100,170 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 100,058 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 99,819 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 99,816 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 74,124 miles

Hand brake only just met requirements

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 74,124 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SEVERAL PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively SLIGHT TIGHT SPOT ,SUGGEST REPLACED AT SOME POINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE MISSING

Fail 17 Jul 2018 73,724 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail UNIVERSAL JOINT BREAKING UP (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 53% (1.2.1 (c))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,356 miles

Nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear suspension bump stops missing

brake back plates corroded

play in steering joints and dust covers deteriorated,steering damper corroded and bush deteriorated

substantial underseal covering the underside therefore inspection difficult

Fail 5 Jul 2017 73,363 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged pipe from tank towards front is badly corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from front to rear is corroded --under front passenger seat area (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

front brake back plates corroded badly

play in steering damper bush and is corroded

play in steering joints and dust covers deteriorated

rear brake back plates corroded

rear suspension bump stops missing

substantial amount of underseal to the underside making inspection difficult

Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,274 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 73,274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,801 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 72,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 May 2014 71,764 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 68,224 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 68,224 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,445 miles

Exhaust system rusty

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 65,183 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system rusty

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,309 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front brake discs poor

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,233 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 56,233 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 54,492 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 54,492 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,118 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 48,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 45,362 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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OU51 SNV is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 88,227 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 Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU51 SNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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OU51 SNV is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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