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W898 TJU

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Green Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,793 mi
Last recorded112,793 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V891,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW898 TJU
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 112,793 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 104,549 miles

o/s rear passenger door lock fault

Pass 16 Nov 2012 101,950 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 100,871 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Jan 2011 93,976 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 89,658 miles

ADVISE MAX AMOUNT OF PLAY ALLOWED IN FRONT BALL JOINTS (NO DUST COVERS FITTED & MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION ON METAL BRAKE PIPE

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Pass 10 Jan 2009 87,038 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT BOOTS MISSING (WHICH MAAY CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR)

ADVISE PARK BRAKE HIGH (BUT EFICIECY OK AT PRESENT)

ADVISE VERY SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN NEW BALL JOINTS (MAY GET WORSE)

NOTE NEW STEERING PARTS FITTED

Fail 2 Jan 2009 87,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM & ALL OTHER TYRES JUST ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Pass 19 Dec 2007 80,222 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 73,871 miles

advise bonnet struts weak bonnet falls down

Pass 16 Dec 2005 67,484 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
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W898 TJU is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Green with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W898 TJU, 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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W898 TJU is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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