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W261 RFX

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Silver Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,249 mi
Last recorded71,249 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V891,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 RFX
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 71,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 60,921 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 52,661 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 52,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,233 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 45,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,978 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 35,344 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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W261 RFX is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Silver with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W261 RFX, 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 W261 RFX registered?

W261 RFX is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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