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X557 BYD

2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,416 mi
Last recorded122,416 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto88,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 BYD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Classic Auto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 122,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 122,416 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 120,616 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively drive shaft uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear leaf springs very rusty

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 118,626 miles

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS HEAVILY CORRODED & WEAK

HI-VIZ STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE

N/S HEADLAMP REFLECTOR DETERIORATING

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 118,626 miles

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS HEAVILY CORRODED & WEAK

HI-VIZ STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE

N/S HEADLAMP REFLECTOR DETERIORATING

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 116,562 miles

BOTH N/S & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS DISCOLOURED POSSIBLE OVERHEATING!! REC INSPECTION

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS DETERIORATING / CORRODING

N/S/F HEADLAMP REFLECTOR DETERIORATING

REAR AXLE PINION SEAL LEAKING

Pass 23 Jun 2016 114,306 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 13 Jun 2016 114,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 24 Jun 2015 110,752 miles

Headlight reflectors corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 106,801 miles

Rear spring shackles corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 100,649 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 95,242 miles

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

nearside front wiper split on ends

offside rear handbrake cable up against exhaust

Fail 18 Jun 2012 95,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside front wiper split on ends

offside rear handbrake cable up against exhaust

Pass 22 Jun 2011 90,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 82,348 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 75,058 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 64,853 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 64,844 miles

Offside Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 57,573 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 57,572 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 46,013 miles

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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X557 BYD is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 X557 BYD, 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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X557 BYD is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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