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X547 BRP

2001 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

177,623 mi
Last recorded177,623 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee88,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX547 BRP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 177,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

both front brakes slightly binding

Fail 24 Nov 2017 177,460 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 15 Dec 2016 170,833 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front + n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 170,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front + n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 163,723 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 163,520 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 155,653 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2014 155,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 146,096 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 139,149 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 139,149 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

air condition pump drive system faulty

Pass 17 Oct 2011 120,913 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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 112,154 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all steel pipes under vehicle are showing corrosion

offside rear door will not open properly

play in steering box drop arm ball joint

play in steering box output shaft

severe rattle from gearbox area

Pass 25 Sep 2009 110,764 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 109,331 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 109,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 92,186 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 92,186 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

oil leak o/s of engine

some minor lift in all four front ball joints.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 77,167 miles

chips in screen †

discs in poor condition †

oil leak around the steering box area (engine oil)

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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X547 BRP is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X547 BRP, 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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X547 BRP is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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