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Y835 RKW

2001 Jeep Cherokee

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

206,184 mi
Last recorded206,184 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee88,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY835 RKW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 206,184 miles

Centre stop lamp not working in tailgate

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 204,080 miles

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

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

centre stop light

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 198,475 miles

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

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

offside drive shaft uj worn

Pass 16 Oct 2012 192,542 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 186,055 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 186,055 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 179,762 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Oct 2010 179,762 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)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Oct 2009 177,680 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 177,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 174,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

major coolant leak from engine

Pass 21 Oct 2008 174,840 miles

major coolant leak from engine

Pass 3 Oct 2007 171,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light staying on

Fail 27 Sep 2007 171,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light staying on

Pass 7 Sep 2006 153,925 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 153,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 147,684 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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Y835 RKW is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y835 RKW, 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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Y835 RKW is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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