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W54 VGP

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Bronze Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,760 mi
Last recorded129,760 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V891,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW54 VGP
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 129,760 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 126,101 miles

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

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

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

Rear no plate water marked

Rear slight bind on rear brakes

all brake pipes and flexi hose unions have surface corrossion

flexi hoses and suspension bushes perished

oil leak

slight water leak from radiator

Pass 12 Sep 2014 124,424 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 118,083 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 118,083 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 112,983 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

high level brake light not working

power steering a bit noisey, fluid possibly low but I can not see through reservoire

transmission oil leak arround the radiator area

Fail 1 Feb 2012 112,949 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

high level brake light not working

power steering a bit noisey, fluid possibly low but I can not see through reservoire

transmission oil leak arround the radiator area

Pass 21 Feb 2011 103,751 miles

advise all tyre treads low

advise bonnet struts weak

advise front b/pads low

Fail 11 Feb 2011 103,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise all tyre treads low

advise bonnet struts weak

advise front b/pads low

Pass 12 Feb 2010 95,274 miles

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 95,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 83,881 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2008 71,824 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 63,365 miles

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

slight wear detected in rear lower anti roll bar link bushes.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 57,132 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
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 reliability report

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W54 VGP is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Bronze with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 W54 VGP, 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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W54 VGP is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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