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Y129 GDU

2001 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,644 mi
Last recorded118,644 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee88,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 GDU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 118,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r lamp repaired with red tape-no white light showing at time if test

vehicle presented in 4WD

Pass 25 Aug 2012 112,138 miles

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

Oil leak

front pads approx 75% worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2012 112,087 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front pads approx 75% worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2011 100,577 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

handbrake travel high

slight end float at rear hubs

slight oil leak on engine

surface corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 21 Aug 2010 93,429 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 21 Aug 2010 93,429 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Aug 2009 88,281 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 78,575 miles

nearside headlight on upper limit

offside front tyre low on inner edge

offside headlight on lower limit

Pass 23 Jun 2007 58,233 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 47,401 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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Y129 GDU is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y129 GDU, 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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Y129 GDU is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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