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S863 XYA

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,890 mi
Last recorded102,890 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto92,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 XYA
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 102,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 94,129 miles

Brake effort and handbrake effort only just met

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

Central Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2024 93,970 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All tyres over 10 years old

Brake effort and handbrake effort only just met

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

Central Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 87,112 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 87,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2015 86,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 5 May 2015 86,160 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 84,629 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside wiper could clear better

Pass 29 Mar 2011 79,183 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 25 Mar 2010 75,575 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 75,575 miles

Offside Rear Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 70,719 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 70,719 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 70,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 67,216 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

rear discs rusted

Pass 31 Jan 2007 63,473 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 63,449 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 60,925 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto?

Based on 41,381 MOT tests across 4,570 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
4,841
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,116
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,300
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,045
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,552
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S863 XYA is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 92,928 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 Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S863 XYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S863 XYA is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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