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S430 VKM

1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,217 mi
Last recorded147,217 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A92,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS430 VKM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 147,217 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 145,570 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 145,083 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 143,122 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 141,001 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 137,683 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 134,288 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 130,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside number plate light not working.

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

Small amount of free play in steering.

Fail 29 May 2015 130,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside number plate light not working.

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

Small amount of free play in steering.

Pass 31 May 2014 125,163 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 124,867 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in both rear hubs

Fail 26 Jun 2013 124,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

play in both rear hubs

Pass 17 Jul 2012 117,933 miles

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / SIGNS OF CLEANED / GREASED / BRAKE PIPES COVERED BY SPRING TYPE / COIL COVERINGS

CARRIED OUT BRAKE ROLLER TEST SERVICE BRAKE 43% NO LOCK OUT / HAND BRAKE 17% / THEN CARRIED OUT ROAD TEST WITH DECELOMETER / VEHICLE 4 X 4 / RESULTS SERVICE BRAKE 68% / H/BRAKE 21%

NOTE. CHECKED ON BRAKES FRONT BRAKE PADS 60% WORN / REAR SHOES / CYLINDERS GOOD / CLEANED UP / FREED OFF ALL LINKAGES / PIVOTS ETC / LUBE UP ETC / ADJUSTED SET UP H/BRAKE (CONT)

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 16 Jul 2012 117,931 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / SIGNS OF CLEANED / GREASED / BRAKE PIPES COVERED BY SPRING TYPE / COIL COVERINGS

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 6 Jul 2011 109,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 97,132 miles

Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has curb damaged on the outter wall

nearside rear brake drum is damp with fluid

Pass 12 Jun 2009 86,334 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 83,152 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 79,921 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 75,117 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 75,117 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

catalyst material rattling. †rear tyres - 2mm. †rear exhaust section corroding. †o/s/f & n/s/f diff stabaliser bar bushes (4) perishing.

Pass 24 Jun 2005 69,243 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 69,243 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

CHILD SEAT IN NSR SEATBELT==REAR LEAF SPRINGS STARTING TO INVERT

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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S430 VKM is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S430 VKM, 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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S430 VKM is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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