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W448 VLB

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Black Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,439 mi
Last recorded124,439 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee90,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 VLB
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 124,439 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Side skirts fitted at time of test obscurring some prescribed areas

Slight rougness when front wheels are rotated may be from front differential unit

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 119,953 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 119,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 116,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 5 Oct 2010 116,469 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 29 Jul 2009 111,333 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 28 Jul 2009 111,333 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 4 Jul 2008 105,303 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

tapley brake test

Fail 4 Jul 2008 105,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

tapley brake test

Pass 23 Jun 2007 95,683 miles

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 16 Mar 2006 88,733 miles

Noise from front axle area

Offside headlight damaged

Oil weepage from transfer case bung

bonnet struts defective

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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W448 VLB is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Black with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 90,590 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 W448 VLB, 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 26 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W448 VLB is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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