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X61 JVN

2001 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,265 mi
Last recorded138,265 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee88,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX61 JVN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 138,265 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 138,259 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Body has slight corrosion

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 137,637 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underside undersealed

Fail 12 Jan 2024 137,635 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system At joint into drum / cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 1 Dec 2023 137,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure not attached to wheel arch (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing Not fitted, hanging on wiring (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake performance low on offside

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Spring slightly loose when jacked up but secure

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 28 Oct 2022 136,578 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

tape on wheel arch's

welding repair's covered in underseal

Pass 9 Mar 2021 133,118 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 133,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 127,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 127,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 120,151 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

various rusty chassis components

Fail 19 Jun 2018 120,151 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

various rusty chassis components

Fail 14 Jun 2018 120,146 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

various rusty chassis components

Fail 28 Oct 2016 120,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting inner sill and floor secton (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front axle bottom arm mountings o.s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint front axle (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2015 117,638 miles

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn Universal joint (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 113,377 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2014 113,374 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake caliper seized???

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 108,235 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 107,564 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 107,561 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 98,825 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 98,819 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 92,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 87,208 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 78,411 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 78,411 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2006 72,540 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 66,884 miles

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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X61 JVN is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X61 JVN, 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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X61 JVN is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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