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T229 FGN

1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

240,802 mi
Last recorded240,802 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee95,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT229 FGN
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2017 240,802 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 239,080 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 233,432 miles

STRONG ADVISE VARIOUS OIL LEAK AROUND THE ENGINE AND BOTTOM NEAR SUMP

Fail 13 Feb 2015 233,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

STRONG ADVISE VARIOUS OIL LEAK AROUND THE ENGINE AND BOTTOM NEAR SUMP

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 228,041 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both bottom arms bush worn

both front lamp aim on borderline

exhaust clamp corroded

front/rear suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2014 228,041 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both bottom arms bush worn

both front lamp aim on borderline

exhaust clamp corroded

front/rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 222,154 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

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

exhaust and hangers corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 215,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust brackets corroded

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm

nearside side step corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 208,852 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 196,491 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 175,294 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 151,057 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 121,110 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 97,571 miles

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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T229 FGN is a 1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T229 FGN, 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 T229 FGN registered?

T229 FGN is a 1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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