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T857 SAS

1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,270 mi
Last recorded154,270 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto84,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT857 SAS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 154,270 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 143,060 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 143,058 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 141,622 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn sliatly (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slitly freplay steerin column (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 141,622 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn sliatly (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slitly freplay steerin column (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 60,947 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 140,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 139,520 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 137,387 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 135,717 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 131,486 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 131,486 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 124,086 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 119,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid around hub seal

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 117,481 miles

Airbag light luminated

Fail 23 Jan 2016 117,481 miles

Airbag light luminated

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 111,525 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 106,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 106,664 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 100,864 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 100,863 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 86,489 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,540 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 70,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 70,966 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,967 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 64,967 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 59,538 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 59,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 54,056 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 54,050 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 48,519 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 48,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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T857 SAS is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 84,099 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 Sport Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T857 SAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T857 SAS is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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