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V8 HBC

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Blue Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,876 mi
Last recorded115,876 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee86,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 HBC
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 115,876 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly loose guard corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive axle spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 109,315 miles

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

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

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

Rear tank guard corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2023 107,981 miles

All lower suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 107,212 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 103,984 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff rear seal, transfer box rear seal, rear diff cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 100,969 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight oil leaks- front diff, transfer box and rear diff.

surface corrosion around rear axle and spring cups

Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,178 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 97,178 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 93,972 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back , leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back , leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both beam patterns weak / diffused

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 92,139 miles

n/s/r upper , front axle stay bar bush bonding broken away

o/s/r and n/s/r leading arm bushes worn

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2016 90,021 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 87,593 miles

both beam patterns weak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,327 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 85,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 81,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Fail 20 Sep 2013 81,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both exhaust clamps on mid box are broken but exhaust is still secure.

unable to test rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2012 76,817 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,096 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 71,096 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,113 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 69,113 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 66,446 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,095 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2008 61,095 miles

Nearside Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2007 53,030 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 43,196 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 35,731 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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V8 HBC is a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Blue with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 86,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 HBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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V8 HBC is a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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