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S38 BRC

1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,867 mi
Last recorded170,867 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A92,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 BRC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 170,867 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

front brake pads just above the legal limit of 1.5mm

Fail 28 Jan 2014 170,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads just above the legal limit of 1.5mm

Pass 31 Jan 2013 157,796 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 157,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 148,398 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 148,392 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 136,584 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 138,560 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 134,502 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 121,878 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 121,878 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 106,408 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 97,515 miles

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

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

both side steps corroded

slight end float on both rear wheels

various oil leaks

Fail 20 Mar 2007 97,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both side steps corroded

slight end float on both rear wheels

various oil leaks

Pass 15 Mar 2006 85,377 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?

Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,468
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,695
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,004
Headlamp aim too low 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 769
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S38 BRC is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 92,075 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 Limited A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S38 BRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited A typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S38 BRC is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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