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S788 KNW

1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,649 mi
Last recorded153,649 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee95,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 KNW
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 153,649 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside outer sill corroded, corrosion does not fall within any prescribed areas for seatbelt or suspension mounting points.

Fail 24 Sep 2012 153,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside outer sill corroded, corrosion does not fall within any prescribed areas for seatbelt or suspension mounting points.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 145,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded on braking surfaces.

nearside rear outer sill corroded and holed, not within 30cm of suspension or seatbelt prescribed areas.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 145,503 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded on braking surfaces.

nearside rear outer sill corroded and holed, not within 30cm of suspension or seatbelt prescribed areas.

Pass 24 May 2010 129,323 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust centre section heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2009 118,841 miles

brake pipes undersealed

slight play on anti rool bar d bushes

Pass 18 Jul 2006 109,124 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 108,847 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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S788 KNW is a 1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S788 KNW, 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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What year was S788 KNW registered?

S788 KNW is a 1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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