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R5 VBJ

1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,497 mi
Last recorded153,497 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee95,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 VBJ
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 153,497 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 153,497 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 149,177 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 149,177 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 137,581 miles

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

exhaust system generally corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2014 137,581 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust system generally corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 114,894 miles

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play o/s/r roll bar link

Fail 9 Feb 2013 114,894 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play o/s/r roll bar link

Pass 9 Feb 2012 89,002 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)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 89,002 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 71,649 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 70,227 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 68,180 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 68,160 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 65,940 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 63,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 60,237 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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R5 VBJ is a 1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 95,181 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 R5 VBJ, 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 27 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R5 VBJ is a 1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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