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V145 KGC

1999 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,385 mi
Last recorded117,385 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto97,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV145 KGC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Classic Auto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 117,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 116,156 miles

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

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

Dampness at offside rear hub

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil dampness at engine

Oil dampness at gearbox

Power steering reservoir damp

Suspension/steering components all heavily corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 115,380 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil dampness at engine

Oil dampness at gear box and gear box sump

Rear Both rear leaf springs heavily corroded

Transfer box damp

Pass 17 Mar 2023 114,812 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear hub damp/oiled

various small oil leaks

Fail 10 Mar 2023 114,745 miles

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

Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose drag link damper insecure/bolt loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside park brake reading low

Offside Rear hub damp/oiled

park brake travel above average

various small oil leaks

drg link damper split pins missing

Pass 10 Mar 2022 111,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

park brake travel above average

Pass 9 Mar 2021 108,186 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front links have slightly split upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Diff has oil dampness

Slight oil leak at engine

Slight seepage at steering box

Pass 29 Feb 2020 105,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot heavily cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect due to slightly worn steering damper bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn and 10 years old 225/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2019 101,481 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 225/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 101,479 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 225/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 101,393 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect 'kick up' facing wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 225/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear diff has a slight leak

Pass 26 Mar 2018 99,751 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 99,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 97,733 miles

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

steering damper has slight play in a bush

Fail 24 Aug 2016 97,733 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

steering damper has slight play in a bush

Pass 10 Jul 2012 88,525 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 83,319 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 80,770 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)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 76,834 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 76,834 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 74,874 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 73,857 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto?

Based on 4,902 MOT tests across 336 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,039
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 104
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 86
Headlamp aim too low 79
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V145 KGC is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 97,733 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 Classic Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V145 KGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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V145 KGC is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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