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Y541 BSC

2001 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto

Silver Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,303 mi
Last recorded72,303 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto80,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY541 BSC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Classic Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 72,303 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 71,500 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 71,500 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 71,491 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 71,171 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff seals slightly seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 70,584 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 69,644 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 69,644 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 69,644 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 69,325 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,279 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 67,853 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 66,894 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,901 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,375 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,728 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,929 miles

Both rear leaf springs slightly corroded

Slight exhaust blow middle section

Various steering joint gaitors slightly perished

rear diff oily

slight play in nearside front and offside front trailing arm front and rear bushes

Fail 1 Apr 2011 56,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 56,622 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,685 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak from rear diff seal

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,041 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,742 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,507 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 41,207 miles

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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Y541 BSC is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto in Silver 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 Y541 BSC, 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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Y541 BSC is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto, first registered on 7 April 2001.

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