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T747 JKU

1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

131,843 mi
Last recorded131,843 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A92,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT747 JKU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 131,843 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 131,840 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 130,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cover around fuel filler pipes. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 130,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking Near front passenger footwell. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cover around fuel filler pipes. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 129,639 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both anti roll bar D bushes are worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four suspension arm bushes are cracked/slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 129,597 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Ferrule on differential. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel well near leaf spring. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body near rear bumper and spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel well. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill near leaf spring. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Middle sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn panhard rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill near leaf spring. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both the front brake ferrules are slightly corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bushes are worn and cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 128,850 miles

BOTH rear leaf springs are coated in Copper Grease.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine undercover (felt like material) slightly insecure , unlikely to become fully detached and resting slightly on a number of components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipe / return running along inside of Nearside chassis leg corroding at numerous points (marked with chalk ()

Metal plate protecting fuel filler pipes to tank corroding slightly

Most suspension / steering components have a coating of surface corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower support arm bushes heavily splitting within material (Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower support arm bushes heavily splitting within material (marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive dusting of oil around bottom of both engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread backing laminate stating to de-bond slightly (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH rear shock absorber lower bushes worn / splitting within material (especially NSR (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Switch to move drivers seat back and forth intermittently working

Fail 18 Jul 2022 128,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Steering hub lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Steering hub lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

BOTH rear leaf springs are coated in Copper Grease.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine undercover (felt like material) slightly insecure , unlikely to become fully detached and resting slightly on a number of components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipe / return running along inside of Nearside chassis leg corroding at numerous points (marked with chalk ()

Metal plate protecting fuel filler pipes to tank corroding slightly

Most suspension / steering components have a coating of surface corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower support arm bushes heavily splitting within material (Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade splitting on both inner and outer edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower support arm bushes heavily splitting within material (marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive dusting of oil around bottom of both engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread backing laminate stating to de-bond slightly (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH rear shock absorber lower bushes worn / splitting within material (especially NSR (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Switch to move drivers seat back and forth intermittently working

Pass 23 Jul 2021 128,062 miles

Engine undercover (felt like material) slightly insecure , unlikely to become fully detached and resting slightly on a number of components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipe / return running along inside of Nearside chassis leg corroding at numerous points (marked with chalk ()

Most suspension components have a light coating of surface corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive dusting of oil around bottom of both engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread backing laminate stating to de-bond slightly (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 128,061 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine undercover (felt like material) slightly insecure , unlikely to become fully detached and resting slightly on a number of components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipe / return running along inside of Nearside chassis leg corroding at numerous points (marked with chalk ()

Most suspension components have a light coating of surface corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive dusting of oil around bottom of both engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread backing laminate stating to de-bond slightly (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 127,178 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 127,148 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2019 125,513 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 125,497 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 123,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 121,737 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 119,993 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 119,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 116,455 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 116,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 109,108 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 101,232 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 95,014 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,139 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 84,339 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 75,183 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 72,787 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 70,053 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 66,595 miles

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

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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T747 JKU is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 T747 JKU, 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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T747 JKU is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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