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W981 RVU

2000 Jeep Cherokee

Red Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,857 mi
Last recorded79,857 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Jeep Cherokee89,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW981 RVU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 79,857 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 79,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 76,829 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 76,829 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear 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 19 Aug 2009 69,746 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 61,990 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 61,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 47,457 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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W981 RVU is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee in Red with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 89,520 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 W981 RVU, 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 26 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W981 RVU registered?

W981 RVU is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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