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W497 HBW

2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

149,391 mi
Last recorded149,391 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto88,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 HBW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Classic Auto
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 149,391 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 149,369 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 144,597 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine +gearbox. + front diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 144,580 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded middle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil + gear box oil + front diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 141,179 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 140,158 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 140,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s main b/pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessive h/brake travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in spring that is corroded inspection limited (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in spring that is corroded inspection limited (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 138,386 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front bumpstop worn

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 136,693 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 132,747 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 132,745 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 128,785 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 128,783 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 125,900 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 125,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

undertray fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 125,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 118,302 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 115,052 miles

front diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2012 110,961 miles

front diff pinnion oil seal leaking

Fail 5 Dec 2012 110,961 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front diff pinnion oil seal leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2011 105,477 miles

engine oil leak

front diff pinnion seal leaking

Pass 29 Dec 2010 102,210 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 92,745 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 86,369 miles

front diff p[nnion seal leaking oil

offside rearspring leaf clamp broken

Pass 13 Jul 2007 74,255 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 66,066 miles

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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W497 HBW is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W497 HBW, 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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W497 HBW is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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