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T492 JLS

1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,508 mi
Last recorded121,508 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee95,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT492 JLS
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 121,508 miles

Engine oily

slight lift in all front balljoints but not excessive

Fail 23 Jan 2012 121,487 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine oily

High level brake light not working

Nearside front tyre has 3mm of tread left

slight lift in all front balljoints but not excessive

Pass 9 Feb 2011 116,700 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 116,683 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Hi level stop lamp inop

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box damp no apparent sign of a leak

Pass 19 Jan 2010 106,738 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 106,720 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Chip in windscreen

Engine oily

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

Slight lift in both rear wheels but not excessive

Slight lift in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 22 Jan 2009 99,753 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 99,737 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Brake fluid level low

Engine noisey

Front pads getting low

Nearside rear tyre close to limits

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Slight lift in all front ball joints but not excessive

Steering box damp no signs of a leak

Unable to check rear seatbelts fully

Pass 28 Jan 2008 90,096 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 90,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

centre exhaust clamp needs replaced

front cv gators started to wear

front roll bar bushes started to wear

Pass 16 Feb 2007 81,620 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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T492 JLS is a 1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T492 JLS, 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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T492 JLS is a 1999 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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