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W297 PPD

2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

140,526 mi
Last recorded140,526 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto88,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 PPD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Classic Auto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 140,526 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 140,526 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 139,138 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive FRONT DIFF SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 139,138 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive FRONT DIFF SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 133,317 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FRONT DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 128,588 miles

FRONT AND DISCS WORN

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FRONT DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 122,363 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 115,348 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive FRONT AXEL DIFF SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 110,272 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 108,657 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 106,472 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 104,591 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN CENTER

Pass 19 May 2015 102,764 miles

rear tyres worn center

Pass 10 May 2014 101,245 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2014 101,245 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 97,034 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 94,694 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 132,938 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 89,802 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 87,972 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 85,965 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 81,117 miles

10mm chip in zone A of front screen----borderline.

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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W297 PPD is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W297 PPD, 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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W297 PPD is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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