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X163 VWU

2001 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,898 mi
Last recorded161,898 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee88,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX163 VWU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 161,898 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pedal antislip pad slightly worn

heavy exhaust smokes when first reved

nearside rear wheel arch trim missing

Pass 18 Dec 2013 149,771 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

slight end float in rear hubs

steering lock not working, immobiliser fitted

surface cracks in all tyre sidewalls

Fail 11 Dec 2013 149,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

slight end float in rear hubs

steering lock not working, immobiliser fitted

surface cracks in all tyre sidewalls

Pass 29 Nov 2012 137,975 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 137,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 132,515 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 127,995 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 123,840 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 117,395 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 110,080 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 93,722 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 76,104 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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X163 VWU is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X163 VWU, 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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What year was X163 VWU registered?

X163 VWU is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 2 February 2001.

Is X163 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X163 VWU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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