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Y811 KBU

2001 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

165,806 mi
Last recorded165,806 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee88,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY811 KBU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 165,806 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 165,806 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 165,515 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 165,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 163,811 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 163,118 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 163,056 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 157,875 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 154,612 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 154,612 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2020 148,616 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 148,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 143,903 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 140,145 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 140,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both rear (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 130,871 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 130,871 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 116,919 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 106,674 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 106,312 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,653 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

engine and steering components oily.

Fail 19 Apr 2012 966,592 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 85,756 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre worn + perrishing

Fail 14 Apr 2011 85,741 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre worn + perrishing

Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,201 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 72,201 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 68,824 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 63,526 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 52,042 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 51,039 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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Y811 KBU is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 Y811 KBU, 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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Y811 KBU is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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