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S436 NHG

1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

103,461 mi
Last recorded103,461 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A92,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS436 NHG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 103,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged FITTED INCORECT AND FOULING SUSPENSION ARM (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel slightly high (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 103,460 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged FITTED INCORECT AND FOULING SUSPENSION ARM (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel slightly high (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 103,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 101,671 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 101,657 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emissions test abandonded - in excess of 2400 ppm hydrocarbon, would cause death from carbon monoxide poisoning in less than 15 minutes in enclosed workshop (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 101,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member by shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 99,876 miles

Front axel pick up points have slight rust

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 97,963 miles

fittings around front axle corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 94,250 miles

vehicle and components underneath very corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2020 92,817 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 90,490 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 89,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wall cracked but not exposing cords

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

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

both front axle seals slight leak

Fail 13 Nov 2017 89,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wall cracked but not exposing cords

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

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

both front axle seals slight leak

Pass 14 Nov 2016 88,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 88,678 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 88,670 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer and tailpipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative repeater (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear breather

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,810 miles

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

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

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

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

lift in o/s lower ball joint

oil leaking o/s/f half shaft and front pinion

temp repair tailpipe mounting

Pass 7 Mar 2014 84,410 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hazards intermittent fault

mainline brake pipes corroded advise clean and grease

nearside stop lamp not working when brought in

o/s/f lower ball joint worn resulting in lift

possible power steering leak advise clean and check

steering damper slight weep

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight underbody corrosion

steering wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2012 78,437 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres worn to 3mm

nearside wiper blade split

several brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 74,201 miles

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

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

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

slight play to n/s rear and o/s rear wheels

Pass 25 Nov 2009 69,605 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 68,439 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 68,436 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 66,778 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 62,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 22 Nov 2005 58,894 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 58,894 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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S436 NHG is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 S436 NHG, 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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S436 NHG is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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