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X553 OVV

2001 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto

Silver Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,942 mi
Last recorded110,942 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto80,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 OVV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Classic Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 110,942 miles

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

steering arm damper has a slight oil leek,

Fail 3 Mar 2026 110,942 miles

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

steering arm damper has a slight oil leek,

Fail 5 Mar 2025 110,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

steering arm damper leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2024 109,808 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly loose Tank Strap Fractured (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 109,404 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 105,063 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT CENTRE ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

Pass 2 Mar 2021 99,493 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 99,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 95,286 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 88,730 miles

near side rear tyre close to legal limet

Pass 3 Mar 2018 81,693 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 73,711 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,594 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,879 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,690 miles

Both headlamp reflectors are in poor condition

Fail 5 Mar 2014 54,690 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both headlamp reflectors are in poor condition

Fail 16 May 2012 53,620 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 May 2012 53,620 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,285 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 51,451 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly on inner edge +cracks in tread

slight movement in both headlamp units

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,552 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 48,552 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake high

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 10 Jan 2008 46,750 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 15 Jan 2007 44,251 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front pads on 2-3mm

n/s/f top ball joint has slight play

o/s/r tyre slightly perrishing

rear pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 17 Jan 2006 41,247 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 49,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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X553 OVV is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto in Silver with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 80,300 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 Classic Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X553 OVV, 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 25 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X553 OVV is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto, first registered on 7 February 2001.

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