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T483 JRJ

1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

125,808 mi
Last recorded125,808 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport86,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT483 JRJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 125,808 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 125,808 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 118,437 miles

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

front & rear diff's leaking

front discs worn

n/s sill corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken but still secure

rear leaf spring bushes worn

rear leaf springs corroded

underbonnet metal brake pipe poor fitment

Fail 2 May 2012 118,437 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front & rear diff's leaking

front discs worn

n/s sill corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken but still secure

rear leaf spring bushes worn

rear leaf springs corroded

underbonnet metal brake pipe poor fitment

Pass 4 May 2011 113,970 miles

front wipers smeering

oil leak

slight bind o/s/r brake

slight rust on front and rear brake pipes

small chips in windscreen

Fail 3 May 2011 113,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front wipers smeering

oil leak

slight bind o/s/r brake

slight rust on front and rear brake pipes

small chips in windscreen

Pass 12 May 2010 108,207 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2010 108,177 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 102,927 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front cat exhaust clamp broken but system is secure

slight play in rear wheel hub bearings

wiper fast setting not working

Fail 30 Apr 2009 102,899 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front cat exhaust clamp broken but system is secure

slight play in rear wheel hub bearings

wiper fast setting not working

Pass 6 May 2008 97,327 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both rear halfshafts

Fail 25 Apr 2008 97,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front metal brake pipes poor condition

both rear metal brake pipes poor condition

front to metal brake pipes poor conditon

slight play in both rear halfshafts

Pass 30 Apr 2007 90,777 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advance corrosion to rear brake pipe at rear

Pass 15 Apr 2006 84,237 miles

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

both font inner anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

slight end float play on rear axle

Fail 12 Apr 2006 84,228 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front inner anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

slight end float on rear axle

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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T483 JRJ is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 86,262 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T483 JRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T483 JRJ is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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