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Y487 YVV

2001 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,242 mi
Last recorded88,242 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto80,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 YVV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Classic Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 88,242 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 87,266 miles

both rear shock absorbers bushes starting to crack/ perish

both rear tyres starting to perish

front chassis starting to rust

front exhaust slight leak/ exhaust starting to rust

front metal brake pipes and front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

front suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear foot brake performance slightly low/ rear brakes performances slight imbalance

offside front tyre starting to crack/ perish in treads

offside rear shock absorber slight leak

rear antiroll bar starting to rust and mounting bushes starting to wear

slight oil leak

steering column slight movement

Pass 29 Aug 2024 86,638 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2023 86,547 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to center box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2022 85,947 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 85,522 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link rubber bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 84,905 miles

exhaust system starting to rust

front chassis starting to rust

front exhaust slight leak

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear foot brake performance slightly low

rear antiroll bar starting to rust and mounting bushes starting to wear

rear brakes performances slight imbalance

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering column u.j slight movement

Pass 22 Jul 2019 84,303 miles

both front driveshafts u.j's slight movement

exhaust starting to rust

front brakes performances slight imbalance-24%

front chassis starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside front brake slight binding

rear antiroll bar starting to rust and mounting bushes starting to wear

rear foot brake efficiency slightly low

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering column u.j slight movement

steering shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 24 Jul 2018 83,794 miles

slight oil leak

steering column u.j slight movement

steering shock absorber slightly damp

rear suspension springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

exhaust starting to rust

front chassis starting to rust

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

Fail 21 Jul 2018 83,773 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust starting to rust

front and rear antiroll bars mounting bushes starting to wear

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

rear suspension springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

slight oil leak

steering column u.j slight movement

steering shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 28 Jul 2017 83,334 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2016 82,929 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 82,243 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2015 82,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust system in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 81,677 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 81,145 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 80,628 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 77,432 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 73,099 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 73,099 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 68,627 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 63,220 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,021 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 46,653 miles

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

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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Y487 YVV is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y487 YVV, 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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Y487 YVV is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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