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S779 DVA

1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,546 mi
Last recorded130,546 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A92,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 DVA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 130,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 125,700 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 122,675 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 122,675 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 118,640 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 118,640 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 114,745 miles

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

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 14 May 2012 109,972 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 109,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2011 105,324 miles

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

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 11 Mar 2010 103,825 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 103,825 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

offside wiper blade slightly split

slight lift in nearside front suspension top and bottem ball joints

slight play in steering column

Pass 4 Mar 2009 95,056 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering column

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 14 Mar 2008 93,277 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 30 Mar 2007 92,328 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED.

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

OIL PRESSURE SWITCH READING LOW PRESSURE.

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 92,328 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED.

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

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

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

OIL PRESSURE SWITCH READING LOW PRESSURE.

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 90,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all front ball joint dust covers split (leaking greas)

slight oil leak from rear of engine

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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S779 DVA is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S779 DVA, 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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S779 DVA is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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