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S476 USU

1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,125 mi
Last recorded135,125 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A92,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS476 USU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 135,125 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 135,118 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 134,095 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 134,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 131,170 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 131,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 126,575 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 120,253 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 120,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 114,125 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 114,122 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 114,411 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 109,161 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

leakage of grease at nearside rear axle seal

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 109,161 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

leakage of grease at nearside rear axle seal

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 103,045 miles

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipe greased

Pass 25 Nov 2011 97,202 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 97,202 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front UJ joints corroded

front dics pitted

Pass 26 Nov 2010 91,514 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 86,208 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 86,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 83,729 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 83,729 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

top radiator hose leaking

Pass 28 Nov 2007 74,617 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 68,474 miles

Slight leak from exhaust centre section †(passed emission test)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 58,788 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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S476 USU is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S476 USU, 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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S476 USU is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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