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W142 BVW

2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,694 mi
Last recorded119,694 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto88,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 BVW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Classic Auto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 119,694 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel return pipe corroded

high level stop light not working

Fail 26 Aug 2015 119,679 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel return pipe corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 116,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 110,519 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 106,673 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 18 Jun 2010 100,788 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2010 100,768 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2009 91,783 miles

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 91,775 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 80,776 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 80,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

advise dog gaurd fouling operation of rear seat belts

Pass 11 Jul 2007 71,349 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 62,982 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 62,980 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto?

Based on 4,902 MOT tests across 336 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,039
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 104
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 86
Headlamp aim too low 79
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W142 BVW is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 88,422 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 Classic Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W142 BVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W142 BVW is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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