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S446 VKM

1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,847 mi
Last recorded128,847 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee95,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS446 VKM
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 128,847 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 128,847 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 119,975 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering system slightly tight arm damper (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 111,214 miles

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

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

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

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

all shock absorber bushes slightly perished

engine slightly oily

limited inspection of sills due to trims fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2013 102,552 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust cat heat shield is corroded

exhaust system is corroded, but not leaking

sill trims fitted, not allowing a proper inspection of sill panels

slight play in offside front steering box idler ball joint

Fail 10 Oct 2013 102,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust cat heat shield is corroded

exhaust system is corroded, but not leaking

sill trims fitted, not allowing a proper inspection of sill panels

slight play in offside front steering box idler ball joint

Pass 4 Oct 2012 93,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 93,076 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 84,622 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 84,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 75,839 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 75,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 66,273 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 66,271 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 58,834 miles

oil leaking from transfer box rear seal

slight oil leak around near side rear back plate

slight oil leak from near side front axel seal

Fail 10 Sep 2008 58,834 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leaking from transfer box rear seal

slight oil leak around near side rear back plate

slight oil leak from near side front axel seal

Pass 12 Sep 2007 54,747 miles

Advise gear oil leaking down nearside rear back plate

Advise oil seal leaking gear oil from front axle nearside

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 48,748 miles

slight play steering joints

Pass 12 Sep 2005 41,904 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 35,554 MOT tests across 3,022 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
3,965
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,638
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,539
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,050
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S446 VKM is a 1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 95,181 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 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S446 VKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S446 VKM is a 1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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