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W398 GBT

2000 Jeep Cherokee

Green Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,787 mi
Last recorded109,787 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Jeep Cherokee89,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 GBT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 109,787 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 107,387 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 107,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 103,036 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 103,030 miles

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

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

both rear leaf springs corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2013 100,271 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES AND ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED NOT YET EXCESSIVE

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

SLIGHT END FLOAT IN REAR AXLE

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 100,271 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES AND ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED NOT YET EXCESSIVE

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

SLIGHT END FLOAT IN REAR AXLE

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 91,091 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 89,760 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 89,760 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 89,132 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 88,196 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 88,196 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 82,982 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 82,982 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 75,679 miles

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

Oil leak

rear axle leak

Pass 6 Sep 2006 70,858 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 70,858 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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W398 GBT is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2000 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 89,520 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W398 GBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W398 GBT is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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