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W253 GFC

2000 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Silver Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,534 mi
Last recorded117,534 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee88,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 GFC
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 117,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 117,534 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 113,154 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 113,154 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 107,965 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 107,965 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 100,707 miles

handbrake travel becoming long

Pass 15 Sep 2009 91,397 miles

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

hand brake travel

Pass 18 Sep 2008 81,669 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 81,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 74,237 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 64,704 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 55,233 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 55,119 miles

Centre Upper Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 35,554 MOT tests across 3,022 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
3,965
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,638
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,539
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,050
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W253 GFC is a 2000 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2000 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 88,491 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 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W253 GFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Cherokee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W253 GFC registered?

W253 GFC is a 2000 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 11 June 2000.

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