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T488 DGT

1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,414 mi
Last recorded122,414 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee95,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 DGT
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 122,414 miles

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

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

nearside front sidelight only came on when tapped

one of retaining clips on offside rear leaf spring broken

signs of water leak from engine

Fail 21 Sep 2009 122,403 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust tailpipe clamp missing

high level brake light not working

nearside front sidelight only came on when tapped

one of retaining clips on offside rear leaf spring broken

signs of water leak from engine

Pass 9 Oct 2008 113,986 miles

exhaust centre & rear clamps corroded & weak

front brake pds worn near low

offside front tyre worn to legal minimum / limit

offside rear leaf spring has one broken spring clamp.

rear no.plate partially unstuck

Fail 8 Oct 2008 113,986 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

exhaust centre & rear clamps corroded & weak

front brake pds worn near low

offside front tyre worn to legal minimum / limit

offside rear leaf spring has one broken spring clamp.

rear no.plate partially unstuck

Pass 11 Sep 2007 96,010 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 79,909 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 79,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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T488 DGT is a 1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T488 DGT, 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 T488 DGT registered?

T488 DGT is a 1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T488 DGT safe to buy?

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