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W976 VGO

2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto

Blue Diesel 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

249,064 mi
Last recorded249,064 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto88,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW976 VGO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Classic Auto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 249,064 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 26 May 2015 241,995 miles

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

one exhaust mount broken

Pass 7 May 2014 232,460 miles

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)

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)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2013 221,943 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 221,941 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 216,864 miles

brake pipes covered by braiding(condition unknown)

interior mirror missing

lip on front discs(condition of pads unknown)

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

rear number plate loose at lower fixing point

transmission noises

water leak onto offside front chassis rail

Fail 15 May 2012 216,864 miles

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

brake pipes covered by braiding(condition unknown)

interior mirror missing

lip on front discs(condition of pads unknown)

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

rear number plate loose at lower fixing point

transmission noises

water leak onto offside front chassis rail

Pass 25 May 2011 205,869 miles

coolent leak around header tank area

corrosion in centre exhaust bracket(nearly corroded through)

drivers window inoperative

engine/gearbox oil leaks

interior mirror missing

wear in nearside front driveshaft,outer u.j

wear in rear leaf springs

Fail 25 May 2011 205,869 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

interior mirror missing

offside front tyre worn on edges

coolent leak around header tank area

corrosion in centre exhaust bracket(nearly corroded through)

drivers window inoperative

engine/gearbox oil leaks

wear in nearside front driveshaft,outer u.j

wear in rear leaf springs

Pass 18 May 2010 189,050 miles

corrosion in centre exhaust clamps

corrosion in some brake pipes,limited vision due to being covered in steel braiding

dampness around steering damper

nearside headlamp lens cracked and reflector tarnished

offside rear fog lamp came on when lightly tapped

rear diff/gearbox oil leaks

rear leaf springs showing signs of corrosion

wear in front axle tie bar,rear bushes

wipers slightly smeary,marks and stone chip in screen

Fail 18 May 2010 189,050 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion in centre exhaust clamps

corrosion in some brake pipes,limited vision due to being covered in steel braiding

dampness around steering damper

nearside headlamp lens cracked and reflector tarnished

offside rear fog lamp came on when lightly tapped

rear diff/gearbox oil leaks

rear leaf springs showing signs of corrosion

wear in front axle tie bar,rear bushes

wipers slightly smeary,marks and stone chip in screen

Pass 15 May 2009 169,695 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 169,695 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

interior rear view mirror missing

oil seapage from rear differential

slight play in front trailing arm bushes

unable to assess front/rear brake pipes for corrosion

wear in front propshaft component

Pass 14 May 2008 151,467 miles

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

o/s/f window wont go up or down

rear wiperblade split

Fail 14 May 2008 151,467 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/f window wont go up or down

rear wiperblade split

Pass 11 May 2007 128,427 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 108,900 miles

1]both front suspension trailing arm rear bushes starting to perish

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto?

Based on 4,902 MOT tests across 336 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,039
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 104
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 86
Headlamp aim too low 79
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W976 VGO is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto in Blue with a 3,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 88,422 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 Classic Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W976 VGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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W976 VGO is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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