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Y661 HKY

2001 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,390 mi
Last recorded183,390 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee88,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 HKY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2016 183,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both front inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both rear leaf springs corroded

corrosion o/s sill and floor

gearbox noise and leak

o/s front brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 180,467 miles

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

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.6d)

gearbox noisey and leaking oil

rear differential oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 180,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.6d)

front headlamps deteriorated

gearbox noisey and leaking oil

rear differential oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 177,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear leaf springs and shackles coroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 173,044 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

battery not clamped down

bonnet not securing shut on nearside

oil close to minimum

Fail 10 Jun 2013 172,949 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

oil close to minimum

Pass 20 Apr 2012 168,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to manufactures coating

under floorpan brake pipes painted with grease

Fail 20 Apr 2012 168,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to manufactures coating

under floorpan brake pipes painted with grease

Pass 1 Apr 2011 159,029 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 152,369 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 152,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 141,992 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 131,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 131,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 120,622 miles

o/s/diff oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2007 120,622 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/diff oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2006 104,017 miles

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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Y661 HKY is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y661 HKY, 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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Y661 HKY is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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