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W197 PCU

2000 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,191 mi
Last recorded103,191 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto90,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 PCU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Orvis Auto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2012 103,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 103,191 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 97,925 miles

nearside front brake pipe becoming corroded

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 9 Dec 2010 92,307 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 92,306 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 88,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

bolts missing from towbar assembly but still secure

exhaust clamps corroded but exhaust is secure

Fail 21 Dec 2009 88,712 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

bolts missing from towbar assembly but still secure

exhaust clamps corroded but exhaust is secure

Pass 30 Dec 2008 82,803 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 82,803 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2007 80,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 80,405 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2006 72,757 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 72,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 3-4mm

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto?

Based on 9,184 MOT tests across 641 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
641
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 473
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 360
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 176
Registration plate lamp not working 163
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 161
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W197 PCU is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2000 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 90,478 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 Orvis Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W197 PCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W197 PCU is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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