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S685 KNV

1999 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

168,538 mi
Last recorded168,538 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited106,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 KNV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 168,538 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 168,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2022 164,214 miles

Coolant leak ()

Induction pipe is damaged - Rubbing on steering assembly

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

o/s headlamp aim is on the edge of its tolerance and won't adjust

o/s/r bump stop is missing

Fail 31 Aug 2022 164,162 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel tank insecure straps broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 1 Sep 2021 153,369 miles

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

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

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

slight misting of oil on steering damper

Fail 25 Aug 2021 153,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 139,345 miles

EGR valve joint is leaking

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cover over most of it (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft uj joint is worn

Nearside Front tyre is low

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

hand brake effort is close to min

Fail 11 Aug 2020 139,091 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted one of the bolts is broken (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

EGR valve joint is leaking

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cover over most of it (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft uj joint is worn

Nearside Front tyre is low

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

hand brake effort is close to min

Pass 12 Aug 2019 127,309 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 127,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 115,005 miles

Rear exhaust mounting rusty and loose

Fail 10 Aug 2018 115,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust mounting rusty and loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 110,112 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 110,112 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 108,079 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 106,842 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 103,165 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 103,162 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 98,317 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 98,317 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 97,406 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 97,406 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 96,202 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 94,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 94,579 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 88,208 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 82,258 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 75,996 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 68,002 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited?

Based on 26,041 MOT tests across 3,153 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
4,834
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,344
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 883
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 799
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 779
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 772
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S685 KNV is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 106,889 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 Td Limited fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S685 KNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S685 KNV is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 15 February 1999.

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