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W246 TFP

2000 Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

132,598 mi
Last recorded132,598 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel94,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 TFP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Turbo Diesel
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 132,598 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2015 132,598 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 132,047 miles

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

O/S/R Bump stop missing

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 132,047 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

O/S/R Bump stop missing

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 131,158 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 131,158 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 127,960 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 127,960 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 10 Feb 2011 119,816 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 119,816 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 114,889 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 114,889 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2009 109,426 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 102,008 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 102,008 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 95,372 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 95,372 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 88,119 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 88,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel?

Based on 6,054 MOT tests across 484 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,327
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 424
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 175
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173
Headlamp aim too low 113
drive shaft coupling is excessively worn 102
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W246 TFP is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2000 Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 94,190 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 Turbo Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 424 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W246 TFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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W246 TFP is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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