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X253 MSN

2000 Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,335 mi
Last recorded116,335 miles
Recorded on6 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel94,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 MSN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Turbo Diesel
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2013 116,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 May 2012 108,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear differential leaking oil

Fail 1 May 2012 108,111 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 2 May 2011 111,266 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 111,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 92,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 92,242 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 82,239 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 82,235 miles

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel tank straps corroded badly nsr brake backplate damp oil leak at oil filter

Pass 3 Dec 2007 74,396 miles

both headlamp starting to corrod

Pass 22 Dec 2006 68,991 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 68,991 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

end pilay in rear hub bearings

Pass 5 Dec 2005 59,303 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 59,303 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel?

Based on 6,054 MOT tests across 484 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,327
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 424
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 175
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173
Headlamp aim too low 113
drive shaft coupling is excessively worn 102
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X253 MSN is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 94,190 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 Turbo Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 424 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X253 MSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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X253 MSN is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel, first registered on 4 October 2000.

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