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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8
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ExpiredMileage
151,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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,
Front differential is leaking.
Long foot brake pedal travel.
Nearsidehub is damp.
Rear brake pads appear low.
Registration plates are not standard.
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.
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)
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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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