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Y961 AVV

2001 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,227 mi
Last recorded114,227 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee86,965 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 AVV
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 114,227 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 113,538 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front, lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear, upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 113,516 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front, lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear, upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 111,653 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorbers, lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorbers, upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 109,723 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 106,506 miles

tyres sidewalls split

Fail 30 Jul 2021 106,506 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyres sidewalls split

Pass 19 Mar 2019 102,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 102,402 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 94,303 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2017 92,290 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 92,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 89,045 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,748 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 81,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 73,862 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 73,855 miles

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 59,090 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 57,123 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 35,554 MOT tests across 3,022 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
3,965
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,638
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,539
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,050
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Y961 AVV is a 2001 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 86,965 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 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y961 AVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Cherokee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y961 AVV registered?

Y961 AVV is a 2001 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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