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X285 HMO

2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,528 mi
Last recorded136,528 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto88,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX285 HMO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Classic Auto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 136,528 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 133,021 miles

Nearside rear body mounting area is corroded.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 133,020 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear body mounting area is corroded.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 131,722 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 131,721 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 128,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 128,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 128,271 miles

nearside front drive shaft has slight play in knuckle joint

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2015 121,568 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 115,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 108,581 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 108,577 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 101,973 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 101,973 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 96,014 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 92,188 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 91,752 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 91,456 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 90,963 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 82,702 miles

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

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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X285 HMO is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X285 HMO, 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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X285 HMO is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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