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W917 VGU

2000 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

175,164 mi
Last recorded175,164 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td101,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW917 VGU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Orvis Td
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2019 175,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play end play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Panhard bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play end play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Plus tube nut (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 172,143 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle stabilizer bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 172,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle stabilizer bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 165,098 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 165,080 miles

Emissions not tested water leak /cyl head (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Roof (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 154,026 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 153,846 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective saftey latch (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Roof (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Ring (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 140,785 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 77,177 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 130,656 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 124,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

front no. plate cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2013 124,743 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

front no. plate cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2012 120,128 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 120,127 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 112,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre rear view mirror missing

rear diff oil leak from pinion

Pass 26 Jul 2011 112,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre rear view mirror missing

rear diff oil leak from pinion

Pass 7 Jul 2010 102,539 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 102,539 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 92,976 miles

ignition switch faulty

Fail 22 Jul 2009 92,755 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

ignition switch faulty

Pass 30 Jul 2008 83,357 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 83,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 59,902 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 57,492 miles

Rear shackle bushes worn. leaf springs flat. †front shocks weak. suspension bushes wearing.

Fail 5 May 2006 57,492 miles

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

rear shackle bushes worn.leaf springs flat. front shocks weak.suspension bushes wearing

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td?

Based on 5,132 MOT tests across 398 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
398
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 121
Headlamp aim too low 120
Registration plate lamp not working 84
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W917 VGU is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

Across all 2000 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,452 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 Orvis Td fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W917 VGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W917 VGU is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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