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Y229 RTD

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Black Diesel 3125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,737 mi
Last recorded47,737 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee86,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 RTD
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 47,737 miles

Engine covers, undertrays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear Brake pipes - Metal sections are corroded

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 47,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers, undertrays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear Brake pipes - Metal sections are corroded

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 45,051 miles

Front windows tinted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 May 2025 45,051 miles

Front windows tinted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 42,487 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

underside dirty

Pass 28 Apr 2023 39,930 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc discoloured, pads not visible (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Very slight corrosion on all steering components

Very slight corrosion on all suspension components

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Front windows tinted (3.2 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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Y229 RTD is a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Black with a 3,125cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 86,998 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 Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y229 RTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y229 RTD is a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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