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S318 VLS

1999 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,639 mi
Last recorded152,639 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport100,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS318 VLS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 152,639 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 151,835 miles

underside of vehicle much surface rust

Pass 2 Aug 2013 151,358 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 151,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

adv corrosion to underside

adv rear brakes back plates corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 150,911 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

adv brake pipes covered by wire shield

adv oil leak from engine ,gearbox,rear diff

adv rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2012 150,911 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

adv brake pipes covered by wire shield

adv oil leak from engine ,gearbox,rear diff

adv rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 147,410 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Unable to see front brake pipes

driveshafts u/js dry

Fail 13 Jul 2011 147,398 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

adv driveshafts u/js dry

adv unable to see front brake pipes

Pass 27 Apr 2010 141,194 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 141,194 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

adv both front tyres wearing on edges

adv o/s front brake disc inner corroded

adv rear and front brake pipes covered

adv rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 6 May 2009 134,513 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

adv brake pipes covered by coiled wire

adv circumfrential corrosion to o/s front brake disc inner surface

adv rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 6 May 2009 134,513 miles

adv brake pipes covered by coiled wire

adv circumfrential corrosion to o/s front brake disc inner surface

adv rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2008 126,885 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

adv front and rear brake pipes covered

adv some pitting to front o/s disc

Pass 29 Jan 2007 120,797 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 114,413 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Sport?

Based on 24,623 MOT tests across 2,823 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,083
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,117
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 772
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 749
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 700
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 664
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S318 VLS is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 100,222 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 Td Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S318 VLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S318 VLS is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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