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Y166 RDF

2001 Jeep Cherokee 60TH Anniv. Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

175,390 mi
Last recorded175,390 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee 60TH Anniv. Auto83,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 RDF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 60TH Anniv. Auto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 175,390 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 170,429 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 165,210 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 159,453 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 159,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 158,410 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear number plate cable tie on

Pass 12 Oct 2021 157,381 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 156,352 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 156,352 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 155,249 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 153,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rubber Bushes perishing front and rear suspension.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 150,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

various bushes perishing front and rear suspension

Fail 2 Mar 2017 150,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

various bushes perishing front and rear suspension

Pass 11 Mar 2016 146,532 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Feb 2016 146,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust In Poor Condition - Complete System

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Noise From Rear Heard During Brake Test - Possible Wheel Bearing\Differential Noise?

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 141,781 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 138,679 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 138,679 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 134,351 miles

slight play steering box drop link track rod end

Pass 13 Mar 2012 131,032 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 119,770 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 108,902 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 98,021 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 29 May 2009 98,021 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 92,639 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 86,032 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 85,078 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

end float in both rear wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 60TH Anniv. Auto?

Based on 3,182 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
3,956
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 74
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Headlamp aim too low 43
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Y166 RDF is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee 60TH Anniv. Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Cherokee 60TH Anniv. Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 83,267 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 60TH Anniv. Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y166 RDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 60TH Anniv. Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 60TH Anniv. Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y166 RDF is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee 60TH Anniv. Auto, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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