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W491 YMJ

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Black Lpg 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,361 mi
Last recorded94,361 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V891,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 YMJ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 94,361 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 94,171 miles

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

advise binde off side front

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 92,687 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive syspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive syspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,098 miles

oil leak

Rear wiper blade is deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 85,664 miles

fluid on rear brakes calipers backplates

o/s mirror taped up

Fail 16 Jan 2018 85,654 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed rear (7.1.2)

fluid on rear brakes calipers backplates

o/s mirror taped up

Pass 1 Feb 2017 79,592 miles

Slight deterioration some bushes

Slight play o/s/f balljoints

Small chip in windscreen

Some surface corrosion various parts and components

Fail 24 Jan 2017 79,587 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe as chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator not working All n/s lamp not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Wheel (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Slight deterioration some bushes

Slight play o/s/f balljoints

Small chip in windscreen

Some surface corrosion various parts and components

Pass 27 Jan 2016 72,766 miles

All exhaust brackets corroded but still secure

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear hub seal leaking but not contaminating brakes

Fail 27 Jan 2016 72,766 miles

All exhaust brackets corroded but still secure

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear hub seal leaking but not contaminating brakes

Pass 29 Jan 2015 67,057 miles

All exhust clamps deteriater but still secure and not leaking

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

Oil leak Offside rear hub seal

Fail 27 Jan 2015 67,057 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

All exhust clamps deteriater but still secure and not leaking

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

Oil leak Offside rear hub seal

Pass 10 Jan 2014 61,144 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 59,436 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,507 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,162 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,082 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,774 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,219 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 46,930 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 45,675 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
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W491 YMJ is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Black with a 4,701cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W491 YMJ, 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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W491 YMJ is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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