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RG04 BYD

2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A

Black Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,782 mi
Last recorded164,782 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A84,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG04 BYD
MakeJeep
ModelGr Cherokee V8 Overland A
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 164,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bonnet leaver broken

oil leak from eng

Pass 23 Mar 2018 160,544 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 154,560 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement S (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 146,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement A frame (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement A frame (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight oil leak from hub

Pass 3 Mar 2015 139,289 miles

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

Coolant leak

Slight oil leak from offside rear axel seal

Fail 24 Feb 2015 139,265 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Slight oil leak from offside rear axel seal

Pass 12 Feb 2014 130,608 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 130,603 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 123,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 118,729 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2012 118,729 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Feb 2011 112,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 104,407 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 94,100 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 76,135 miles

all tyres wearing unevenly

front number plate in poor condition

offside rear light lens cracked

rear brake discs worn and rusted badly

How Reliable is the Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A?

Based on 5,910 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
5,548
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 105
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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RG04 BYD is a 2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A in Black with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 84,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RG04 BYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RG04 BYD is a 2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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