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S462 KTF

1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,602 mi
Last recorded76,602 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto84,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS462 KTF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 76,602 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 74,198 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 68,222 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 64,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 64,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 64,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 63,312 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 62,688 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 62,686 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,376 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 26 Jun 2017 53,576 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 53,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,346 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 45,180 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 36,912 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 34,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 31,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side front brake shows signs of overheating

off side front tyre worn on edges

slight 'free play' in rear axle

Pass 25 Jan 2011 31,096 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 31,091 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Near side rear leaf spring corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2009 28,111 miles

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

Front coil springs starting to corrode

Near side bonnet catch sticky, but does secure bonnet shut

Near side rear hub has slight 'end float'

Off side rear hub has slight 'end float'

Rear diff weaping

Rear leaf springs starting to corrode

Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,848 miles

Slight 'end float' in nearside rear axle.

Slight 'end float' in offside rear axle.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 25,343 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 25,343 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 24,370 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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S462 KTF is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 84,099 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S462 KTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S462 KTF is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 9 January 1999.

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