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X481 REC

2001 Jeep Cherokee

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,049 mi
Last recorded164,049 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee88,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX481 REC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 164,049 miles

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

Surface corrosion to all underside suspension components & floors

Fail 30 Aug 2023 164,049 miles

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

Surface corrosion to all underside suspension components & floors

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 163,929 miles

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

Offside no tell tale on dash for indicator

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 163,247 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 157,351 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 157,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 146,357 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2014 138,927 miles

centre exhaust corroded with small leak

engine management light on

nearside & offside rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2013 136,873 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 136,873 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 129,802 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 129,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 121,662 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

ns leaf spring clamp rusty

Pass 19 May 2009 116,814 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 116,149 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 110,615 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 110,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 105,521 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 98,982 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 98,964 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Cut in n/s/r tyre tread - marked

Front brake discs worn

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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X481 REC is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X481 REC, 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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X481 REC is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 20 January 2001.

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