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VE51 YMW

2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Black Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,442 mi
Last recorded104,442 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V879,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 YMW
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 104,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear half shaft oil sill leaking

Oil leak s ()

Fail 12 Aug 2017 104,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear half shaft oil sill leaking

Oil leak s ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 96,104 miles

Leaking exhaust silencer removed, replaced with a straight bit of pipe. Sounds good!

Fail 8 Aug 2016 96,098 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 82,350 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 75,971 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 65,064 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 65,064 miles

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

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 56,973 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 55,822 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 55,822 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Crack in nearside rear lamp lens.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 51,159 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 51,159 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet damper does not stay open.

nearside rear lence brocken.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,013 miles

as per origional test No142836087029

Fail 27 Mar 2007 45,013 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear propshaft is corroded.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 41,176 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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VE51 YMW is a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Black with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VE51 YMW, 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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VE51 YMW is a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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