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Y131 SPS

2001 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

96,488 mi
Last recorded96,488 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee88,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 SPS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2024 96,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected backing plate for handbrake shoes corroded. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2023 89,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 89,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 89,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure tail section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 83,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To A.B.S. pump (1.1.11 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure Outer wheel arch area corroding (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear view mirror lens tarnished

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 83,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To A.B.S. pump (1.1.11 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure Outer wheel arch area corroding (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear view mirror lens tarnished

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 83,289 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop links corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wing corroding on wheel arch

Offside Rear trailing arm bush slightly worn

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

prop shaft corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2019 83,288 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing on wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Both front anti roll bar drop links corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroding on wheel arch

prop shaft corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 82,305 miles

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

both front wings arches corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 80,637 miles

exhaust system corroding

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 10 Aug 2016 78,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 78,744 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 77,772 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear axle differential top mounting ball joint worn

Fail 16 Jul 2015 77,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 76,971 miles

auto gearbox sump porous

front brake discs corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2013 76,006 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 76,006 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 74,226 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 74,225 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 73,101 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2011 73,101 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,137 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

diff oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2010 67,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 62,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 62,481 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,748 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 46,652 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 46,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

cooling system bottom hose weeping

front diff' pinion seal leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2006 30,138 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 27,217 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 27,217 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y131 SPS is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 Y131 SPS, 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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Y131 SPS is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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