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T162 DFC

1999 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,481 mi
Last recorded154,481 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee114,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT162 DFC
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 154,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 147,357 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

reaer spring shackles rusting

Fail 3 Nov 2015 147,357 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

reaer spring shackles rusting

Pass 16 Sep 2014 135,333 miles

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

Nearside rear brake back plate damp

Parking brake cable fouling exhaust

Fail 12 Sep 2014 135,328 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake back plate damp

Parking brake cable fouling exhaust

Pass 8 Oct 2013 123,788 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front 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 9 Oct 2012 110,335 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 110,335 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 95,145 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 79,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 71,263 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 65,055 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 58,579 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 52,692 miles

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

rear leaf springs heavily corroded

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 2,548 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,532
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
constant velocity joint gaiter split 55
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T162 DFC is a 1999 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 114,006 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T162 DFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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T162 DFC is a 1999 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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