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X579 VUF

2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,823 mi
Last recorded131,823 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto88,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX579 VUF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Classic Auto
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 131,823 miles

Engine runs poor at idle

Movement in rear half shafts

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear leaf springs corroded

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear spring bushes deteriorated

Underside corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 129,685 miles

Areas of surface corrosion on the underside

Movement in the rear halfshafts.

Rear shackle bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2013 128,038 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 125,551 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 125,551 miles

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 118,105 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 118,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 112,240 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 112,234 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front trailing arm bushes are slightly perished

rear axle feels notchy when driving foward or in reverse

slight corrosion to underbody

very slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Fail 4 Jul 2009 99,860 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads and discs wearing very low recommend to be replaced as soon as possible

large circular crack in offside bottom corner of windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2009 99,860 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing very low recommend to be replaced as soon as possible

large circular crack in offside bottom corner of windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2008 86,356 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Jul 2007 71,019 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 19 Jul 2007 71,019 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Jul 2006 55,848 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

offside rear leaf spring clamp broken.

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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X579 VUF is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X579 VUF, 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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X579 VUF is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto, first registered on 27 November 2000.

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