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S578 DGK

1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,485 mi
Last recorded112,485 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee95,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS578 DGK
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2025 112,485 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 111,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 110,438 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 109,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 109,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 107,721 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 107,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2019 106,635 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Ssteering damper has slight misting of oil

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 106,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Ssteering damper has slight misting of oil

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 103,030 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 99,656 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 95,742 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 95,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 93,764 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 91,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 91,745 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 89,375 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 85,682 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 85,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 79,697 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 75,715 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 71,637 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 71,536 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 66,536 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 62,886 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 58,920 miles

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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S578 DGK is a 1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S578 DGK, 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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S578 DGK is a 1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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