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X298 AFH

2001 Jeep Cherokee 60TH Anniv. Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

100,378 mi
Last recorded100,378 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee 60TH Anniv. Auto83,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX298 AFH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 60TH Anniv. Auto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 100,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 100,376 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 99,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 99,913 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner quarter corroded hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf mount corroded hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner quarter corroded hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / wheel arch corroded hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / floor corroded hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injector leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 94,357 miles

Coolant LOW on Pre Check

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 94,357 miles

Coolant LOW on Pre Check

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 94,334 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessive worn on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose top mount not attached (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose top mount not attached (7.1.1 (b))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 89,543 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 84,777 miles

Driveshaft universal joints are worn Both Sides

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 84,774 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (Continental LHD fitted) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components U bolts in constant contact with anti roll bar Both Sides (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driveshaft universal joints are worn Both Sides

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 80,604 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 80,604 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 77,816 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 77,813 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front drivers seat (cill) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear diff has oil leak

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 76,468 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 75,600 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 74,769 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,686 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,526 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 20 Sep 2012 69,232 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 69,232 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 66,060 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 66,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

rear wiper worn

surface cracks ono/s rear tyre + rear tyre treads low

Fail 28 Jul 2011 65,411 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,965 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 56,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 49,286 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 49,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 42,526 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 42,498 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 26,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 60TH Anniv. Auto?

Based on 3,182 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
3,956
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 74
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Headlamp aim too low 43
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X298 AFH is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee 60TH Anniv. Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Cherokee 60TH Anniv. Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 83,267 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 60TH Anniv. Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X298 AFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 60TH Anniv. Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 60TH Anniv. Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X298 AFH is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee 60TH Anniv. Auto, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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