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S408 UCF

1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

85,717 mi
Last recorded85,717 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A92,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS408 UCF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 85,717 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all suspension components have light surface corrosion

both rear leaf springs deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2019 85,715 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all suspension components have light surface corrosion

both rear leaf springs deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2018 85,712 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all suspension components have surface corrosion

both rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 85,676 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2016 85,424 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 85,423 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust pipe clamps corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2016 84,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 77,293 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 73,434 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 73,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,310 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 66,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,831 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 64,931 miles

Offside Front 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 13 Jul 2010 64,931 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 630,023 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 630,023 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 60,670 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 60,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 55,820 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 52,561 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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S408 UCF is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S408 UCF, 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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S408 UCF is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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