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X138 YEL

2001 Jeep Cherokee

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,889 mi
Last recorded124,889 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee88,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX138 YEL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 124,889 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 121,722 miles

Rear slight damage to rear bumper and number plate light unit

Rear slight end float in both rear hubs

general corrosion to underside front and rear suspenion components

Fail 31 Jan 2025 121,715 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central exhaust silencer cover deteriorated and minor leak

Hazard warning switch faulty intermittent fault (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front indicators intermittent

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear gearbox mount bush split and movement

Rear number plate cracked

all front radius arm bushes perished

general age related surface corrosion to underside

high level stop light inop

indicator stalk faulty- intermittent fault

slight damage to rear bumper and number plate light unit

slight end float in both rear hubs

Nearside Rear door inop from outside

Pass 4 Aug 2021 118,075 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 118,069 miles

Brake performance not tested no brake pedal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 117,865 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

inner side steps corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 114,742 miles

Nearside both sills slightly corroded on inner edge

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2015 104,012 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 87,455 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 75,283 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 66,695 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 66,689 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 58,593 miles

Oil leak

deep cracks on rear sidewalls

Fail 14 Mar 2011 58,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

deep cracks on rear sidewalls

Pass 23 Jan 2010 46,672 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 37,001 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all tyres very badly perished

slight play in steering box

Fail 12 Dec 2008 37,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres very badly perished

slight play in steering box

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 30,204 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 17,074 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 11,780 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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X138 YEL is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 88,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X138 YEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X138 YEL is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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