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T497 AER

1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,904 mi
Last recorded128,904 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A92,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT497 AER
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 128,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 127,691 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 123,868 miles

*ALL* Suspension parts corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *ALL* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Varying levels f underbody corrosion noted,not affecting any testable items at time of test

Fail 1 Feb 2024 123,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect also bottom bushes split (5.3.2 (d))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracked and split (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2022 122,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 122,983 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2015 120,948 miles

All Metal Brake Pipes Corroded

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

Centre Exhaust Loose But Not Leaking Exhaust Gasses

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper loose (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Very Weak

Rear Exhaust Hangers Broken

Fail 27 Mar 2015 120,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All Metal Brake Pipes Corroded

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

Centre Exhaust Loose But Not Leaking Exhaust Gasses

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper loose (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Very Weak

Rear Exhaust Hangers Broken

Pass 14 Mar 2014 119,902 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)

unable to inspect brake pipes correctly,all pipes are covered.

Fail 14 Mar 2014 119,902 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

unable to inspect brake pipes correctly,all pipes are covered.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 118,363 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 118,353 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 118,294 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 114,182 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 114,182 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 111,285 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 109,128 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 107,244 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?

Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,468
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,695
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,004
Headlamp aim too low 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 769
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T497 AER is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 92,075 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 Limited A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T497 AER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was T497 AER registered?

T497 AER is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T497 AER shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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