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Y831 OHC

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Silver Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,297 mi
Last recorded138,297 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee86,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 OHC
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 138,297 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2013 138,297 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 133,097 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 127,199 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 125,225 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 114,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight scraping noise when steering turned sie to side

Fail 20 Apr 2009 114,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

grinding noise from rear brakes

oil leak close to exhaust

Fail 7 Apr 2009 114,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil leak close to exhaust

Pass 29 Apr 2008 106,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2008 105,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2007 95,368 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all bushes corroding and cracking

car been standing

Fail 4 Apr 2007 95,368 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all bushes corroding and cracking

car been standing

Pass 6 Feb 2006 91,166 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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Y831 OHC is a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Silver with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 86,998 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 Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y831 OHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y831 OHC registered?

Y831 OHC is a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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