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Y486 FJN

2001 Jeep Cherokee

Green Lpg 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,123 mi
Last recorded134,123 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee88,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 FJN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 134,123 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL FRONT & REAR (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S &O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 127,165 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight exhaust blow

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 8 Sep 2014 127,161 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight exhaust blow

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 9 Sep 2013 121,438 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 121,429 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 116,218 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 116,206 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 110,266 miles

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

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front indicators slightly discoloured

handbrake only just meets minimum requirements

Fail 22 Sep 2011 110,256 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front indicators slightly discoloured

handbrake only just meets minimum requirements

Pass 9 Sep 2010 103,951 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 100,736 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 96,046 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 96,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 91,353 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 79,840 miles

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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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Y486 FJN is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 4,701cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y486 FJN, 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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Y486 FJN is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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