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Y157 PNV

2001 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

81,455 mi
Last recorded81,455 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto80,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 PNV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Classic Auto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 81,455 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 79,588 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 77,279 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 75,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 74,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 71,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 71,725 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 70,402 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 68,386 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 66,036 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,501 miles

Offside Front Outer u j slightly worn

all tyres perishing

Pass 4 May 2016 61,169 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 59,229 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 59,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

e.m.l is displayed

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,329 miles

o/s sill is slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch does not work

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,458 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 51,236 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,393 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,813 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 47,134 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 43,890 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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Y157 PNV is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 80,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y157 PNV, 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 25 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y157 PNV is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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