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Y797 GNJ

2001 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee

Black Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,069 mi
Last recorded129,069 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee88,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 GNJ
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 129,069 miles

Central Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (Osf) idler bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 129,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Central Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (Osf) idler bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 124,006 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 124,006 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 118,271 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 110,499 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 106,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 98,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 88,912 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 79,939 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 72,948 miles

HANDBRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 72,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

HANDBRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 67,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 59,343 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 49,934 miles

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

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

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

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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Y797 GNJ is a 2001 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee in Black with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y797 GNJ, 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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Y797 GNJ is a 2001 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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