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W462 PRB

2000 Jeep Cherokee

Grey Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

155,411 mi
Last recorded155,411 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Jeep Cherokee89,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 PRB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 155,411 miles

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

front and rear diffs have slight oil leaks

n/s/r hub seal weeping

Pass 25 Oct 2024 151,842 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 151,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 147,749 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 147,585 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 146,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 146,196 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 145,612 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 145,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 144,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 143,979 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 142,940 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 137,239 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 137,232 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 129,684 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 120,098 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 111,423 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 108,271 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 108,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 103,124 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 100,517 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 100,517 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 96,140 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 96,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 89,897 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 89,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 84,289 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 65,939 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 65,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 50,224 miles

Front brake pads getting thin

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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W462 PRB is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee in Grey with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 W462 PRB, 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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W462 PRB is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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