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J3 PVB

1999 Jeep Cherokee

Brown Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,231 mi
Last recorded109,231 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee97,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 PVB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 109,231 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2014 105,985 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2013 100,021 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 96,645 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 94,645 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,728 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 87,728 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 87,467 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 83,049 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 10 Apr 2009 78,272 miles

Approx 4000 miles on front brake pads.

Approx 6000 miles on rear brake pads.

Bad sweat at centre diff.

Brake fluid dirty.

Exhaust centre section clamp corroded and not holding join together (causing a very slight blow)

Large lip on front brake discs + slight corrosion on inner face.

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

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

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

Offside front door check strap noisy.

Offside wing mirror taped around body (secure when checked)

Play at nearside rear wheel (suspect hub)

Play at offside rear wheel (suspect hub)

Slight movement in nearside rear drop link bush where it joins to anti-roll bar.

Slight movement in offside rear drop link bush where it joins to anti-roll bar.

Slight play in steering links.

Slight sweat around auto box sump pan.

Slight sweat around steering gear.

Slight sweat at rear diff where prop shaft enters.

Slight wear to rear discs. (All brakes viewed through wheels)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 78,271 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Approx 4000 miles on front brake pads.

Approx 6000 miles on rear brake pads.

Bad sweat at centre diff.

Brake fluid dirty.

Exhaust centre section clamp corroded and not holding join together (causing a very slight blow)

Large lip on front brake discs + slight corrosion on inner face.

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

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

Nearside front brake pad securing clip rubbing against hub.

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

Offside front door check strap noisy.

Offside wing mirror taped around body (secure when checked)

Play at nearside rear wheel (suspect hub)

Play at offside rear wheel (suspect hub)

Slight movement in nearside rear drop link bush where it joins to anti-roll bar.

Slight movement in offside rear drop link bush where it joins to anti-roll bar.

Slight play in steering links.

Slight sweat around auto box sump pan.

Slight sweat around steering gear.

Slight sweat at rear diff where prop shaft enters.

Slight wear to rear discs. (All brakes viewed through wheels)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 71,273 miles

1wheel nut missing at each wheel..advise

play at both rear anti roll bar drop links

play at nearside wing mirror <not an obligatory mirror>

play/movement at nearside front top trackrod end <unable to feel play when front jacked up>

signs of slight corrosion at front-rear metal brake pipes at fixing points

slight clear light at front indicators

slight lip at front discs

Fail 10 Mar 2008 71,273 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

1wheel nut missing at each wheel..advise

play at both rear anti roll bar drop links

play at nearside wing mirror <not an obligatory mirror>

play/movement at nearside front top trackrod end <unable to feel play when front jacked up>

signs of slight corrosion at front-rear metal brake pipes at fixing points

slight clear light at front indicators

slight lip at front discs

Pass 5 Mar 2007 64,861 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007
Fail 28 Feb 2007 64,861 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both wing mirrors slightly insecure.

fairly large lip at front discs-

monitor front tyre wear..

play at both rear anti-roll bar droplinks

slight corrosion at front-rear metal brake pipes.. at mounting points. slight!!

slight smear at front wipers.

unable to open tailgate.. still able to check in boot area

Pass 18 Feb 2006 50,665 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 50,641 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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J3 PVB is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee in Brown with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 97,961 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 J3 PVB, 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 27 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J3 PVB is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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