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W981 XTP

2000 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,171 mi
Last recorded94,171 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee88,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW981 XTP
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 94,171 miles

Central Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 92,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 88,485 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 86,734 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 86,718 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 86,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 84,905 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 84,840 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 83,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,072 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,581 miles

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

Rear brake pipes have been greased

both headlamps poor

Fail 8 Aug 2016 78,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling fouling rear chassis (2.4.B.1c)

Centre Exhaust strap corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 74,291 miles

Offside rear spring eye bracket close to body

Rear silenser bracket broken and rear clamp corrodid

Fail 5 Aug 2015 74,291 miles

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

Offside rear spring eye bracket close to body

Rear silenser bracket broken and rear clamp corrodid

Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,431 miles

Centre and rear exhaust clamps missing or corrodid away

Fail 12 Aug 2014 71,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre and rear exhaust clamps missing or corrodid away

Pass 19 Aug 2013 66,518 miles

All rubber steering & suspension gaiters/dushes starting to deteriorate

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from axles,gearbox & engine

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 61,980 miles

Exhaust system coorroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 593,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 59,223 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

child seat fitted ns rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2010 53,555 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 53,555 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,399 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 45,259 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,114 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,206 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 35,554 MOT tests across 3,022 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
3,965
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,638
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,539
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,050
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W981 XTP is a 2000 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2000 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 88,491 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W981 XTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Cherokee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W981 XTP is a 2000 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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