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Y229 AJF

2001 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,859 mi
Last recorded95,859 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee88,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 AJF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 95,859 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,854 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 95,843 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 92,384 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in nearside rear differential

Steps heavily corroded

exhaust has minor leak of gas

Pass 8 Jan 2016 91,591 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 91,587 miles

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

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 86,802 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 86,771 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil leak

front coil springs corroded

front discs worn and corroded

gear box oil leak

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,589 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 84,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 82,693 miles

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

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

nsr inner bumper frame has had a steel plate pot rivited onto the frame

vehicle underbody showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2012 82,691 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 82,686 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,173 miles

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)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 78,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 73,073 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 69,432 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,726 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 64,075 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 61,093 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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Y229 AJF is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y229 AJF, 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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Y229 AJF is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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