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W495 RLJ

2000 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Silver Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,545 mi
Last recorded78,545 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee88,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 RLJ
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 78,545 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 77,543 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 76,338 miles

nearside wiper blade in very poor condition

Pass 24 May 2016 74,502 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 74,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 72,870 miles

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

nearside headlamp lens opaque beam patern still visible

Fail 7 May 2015 72,870 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside headlamp lens opaque beam patern still visible

Pass 22 May 2014 69,066 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 64,577 miles

front brakes worn

n/s/f tyre on 2mm on outer edge

rear pads worn

Pass 3 May 2012 60,465 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

the front brake disc,s are corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 56,850 miles

advise front and rear diff seals leaking

advise front discs slightly lipped

advise play in rear anti rollbar link bushes

advise rear pads slightly worn

strong advise play in front (both sides) top and bottom ball joints

Pass 6 May 2010 5,054 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

bonnet stays weak

transfer case tailshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2009 46,163 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,782 miles

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

slight corroded on o/s/f brake disc

Fail 6 Jun 2008 41,782 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight corroded on o/s/f brake disc

Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,815 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 33,271 miles

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

the front brake disc,s are corroded

the gearbox is leaking

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 35,554 MOT tests across 3,022 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
3,965
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,638
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,539
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,050
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W495 RLJ is a 2000 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2000 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 88,491 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W495 RLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Cherokee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W495 RLJ is a 2000 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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