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T601 AES

1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

144,829 mi
Last recorded144,829 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A92,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT601 AES
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 144,829 miles

Offside Rear brake backplate damp/oily

Offside Rear exhaust blowing

Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 144,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backplate damp/oily

Offside Rear exhaust blowing

Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 142,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust blowing mounting bracket coming away from exhaust pipe before rear axle

Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2025 142,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust blowing mounting bracket coming away from exhaust pipe before rear axle

Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2024 142,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 142,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2013 142,604 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

exhaust centre box/tail pipe slightly corroded

rear leaf spring front bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2013 142,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

exhaust centre box/tail pipe slightly corroded

rear leaf spring front bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2012 138,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

exhaust centre box/ tail pipe slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

rear leaf spring front bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2011 130,905 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2010 118,849 miles

chips in screen

general corrosion under vehicle

offside front fog light lens broken

play in rear axle

play in steering wheel

poor beam pattern on both headlights

various oil leaks

Fail 9 Apr 2010 118,849 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips in screen

general corrosion under vehicle

offside front fog light lens broken

play in rear axle

play in steering wheel

poor beam pattern on both headlights

various oil leaks

Pass 23 Apr 2009 111,090 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 111,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f abs wier rubbing on wheel

Pass 18 Apr 2008 102,542 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted

slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2008 102,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine undertray fitted

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 May 2007 92,457 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 92,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front brake ABS reluctor rings corroded

Front brake discs poor condition

Front brake pads worn

Nearside headlamp slightly loose on mountings

Play in offside front trailing arm front bush

Windscreen dirty

Pass 15 May 2006 76,427 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 76,427 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

1 Rattle from catalyst exhaust, 2 End float from near and offside rear axle halfshafts

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

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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T601 AES is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 T601 AES, 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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T601 AES is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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