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T617 GKN

1999 Jeep Cherokee

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,746 mi
Last recorded136,746 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee97,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT617 GKN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2017 136,746 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected Socket missing. (1.9.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre At edge of tread area. ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 135,795 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 135,118 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 128,938 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Jul 2015 128,938 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 124,915 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 123,782 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 123,782 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 122,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 122,028 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 116,910 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 108,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 101,612 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 101,612 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 93,810 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 84,993 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 75,379 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 75,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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T617 GKN is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 97,961 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T617 GKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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T617 GKN is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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