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W179 PCU

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Blue Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,301 mi
Last recorded133,301 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V891,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 PCU
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 133,301 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 133,301 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 120,942 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 120,942 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 119,227 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bpth n/osr anti roll bar kink rods have play, advise renew.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 107,356 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 101,473 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 101,473 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 92,230 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 84,844 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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W179 PCU is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Blue with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 91,532 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 W179 PCU, 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 26 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W179 PCU registered?

W179 PCU is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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