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Y599 BCV

2001 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee

Grey Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,656 mi
Last recorded116,656 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee88,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY599 BCV
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2017 116,656 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded metal section of rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded metal sections of both front brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamps corroded (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing 1 nut on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 114,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 114,042 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2014 111,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 111,418 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 107,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 107,721 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak from oil filter.

Pass 22 May 2012 100,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012 100,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2011 97,369 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 91,372 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight brake bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 3 Mar 2008 84,977 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 76,143 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 76,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 61,628 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 2,548 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,532
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
constant velocity joint gaiter split 55
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Y599 BCV is a 2001 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee in Grey with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 88,765 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 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y599 BCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y599 BCV is a 2001 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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