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W679 WCR

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Bronze Diesel 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,028 mi
Last recorded151,028 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V891,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW679 WCR
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 151,028 miles

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Parking brake only just meets required efficiency

Parking brake warning lamp on constantly

Slight oil leak from near side and off side rear axle hub seals

Fail 4 Apr 2017 151,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Parking brake warning lamp on constantly

Slight oil leak from near side and off side rear axle hub seals

Pass 29 Feb 2016 132,566 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint

Bonnet gas struts weak

Exhaust system getting corroded in places

Front b/discs getting corroded at inner faces

Front b/hoses getting abit corroded at metal pipe sections

Front indicator bulbs abit faded

Front inner b/pads appear low and nearly ON limits of wear

Front to rear metal b/pipe abit corroded in places

O/S/F engine bay/inner wing area around steering column bush mount, getting abit corroded

Rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at ends

Fail 22 Feb 2016 132,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer along seam (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint

Bonnet gas struts weak

Exhaust system getting corroded in places

Front b/discs getting corroded at inner faces

Front b/hoses getting abit corroded at metal pipe sections

Front indicator bulbs abit faded

Front inner b/pads appear low and nearly ON limits of wear

Front to rear metal b/pipe abit corroded in places

O/S/F engine bay/inner wing area around steering column bush mount, getting abit corroded

Rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at ends

Pass 19 Mar 2015 128,691 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads getting low

front metal brake pipes corroded

headlamps faded

outer drive shaft gaitors perishing

slight blow at centre exhaust

slight movement in n/s rear suspension anti roll bar link

Pass 21 Mar 2014 125,793 miles

Bonnet strutts weak

Both front inner b/pads appear to be getting low, and N/S/R outer pad starting to get abit low

Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer along seam)

Front H/Light lenses getting abit deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam images

Front and rear b/hoses getting abit corroded at metal sections

Front indicator bulbs getting abit faded

Front to rear metal b/pipe and rear pipes starting to get abit corroded in places slightly

O/S/F inner wing area of engine bay getting abit corroded around steering collumn bearing mount

Spare tyre flat and getting low on tread

Pass 13 Mar 2013 122,512 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nsr brake performance lower than expected.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 122,512 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust clamp at centre corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nsr brake performance lower than expected.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 119,303 miles

Bonnet won't stay up (Dampers appear abit weak)

Both H/Light lenses getting abit hazey and deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam pattern

Both rear tyres getting low on tread (esp N/S/R, nearing limits)

Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer along seam)

Front b/hoses getting abit corroded at ferrules and metal pipe sections, and N/S/R pipe also

Front number plate cracked

Rear metal b/pipes abit corroded at ends

Slight corrosion at O/S/F Inner wing/engine bay area around steering collumn mount

Fail 16 Feb 2012 119,300 miles

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

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

Bonnet won't stay up (Dampers appear abit weak)

Both H/Light lenses getting abit hazey and deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam pattern

Both rear tyres getting low on tread (esp N/S/R, nearing limits)

Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer along seam)

Front b/hoses getting abit corroded at ferrules and metal pipe sections, and N/S/R pipe also

Front number plate cracked

Rear metal b/pipes abit corroded at ends

Slight corrosion at O/S/F Inner wing/engine bay area around steering collumn mount

Pass 9 Mar 2011 115,251 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 115,239 miles

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

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

Bonnett stays not supporting bonnett

Front brake disc faces are rusty,

Front number plate is damaged.

Slight play at rear suspension anti roll bar,

Pass 15 Mar 2010 108,911 miles

Front differential is leaking.

Long foot brake pedal travel.

Nearsidehub is damp.

Rear brake pads appear low.

Registration plates are not standard.

Fail 5 Mar 2010 108,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front differential is leaking.

Long foot brake pedal travel.

Nearsidehub is damp.

Rear brake pads appear low.

Registration plates are not standard.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 102,790 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 102,784 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 96,655 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 88,316 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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W679 WCR is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Bronze with a 4,701cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W679 WCR, 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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W679 WCR is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 15 July 2000.

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