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V20 TES

1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Diesel 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,759 mi
Last recorded101,759 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A92,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 TES
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2013 101,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2013 101,759 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2013 101,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f inner wheel arch slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,652 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 97,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 97,308 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 95,414 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 88,687 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 88,687 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 86,192 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both brake pipes accross back axle slightly corroded

rear flexy brake hose not secured in bracket

Fail 5 Sep 2008 86,178 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both brake pipes accross back axle slightly corroded

rear flexy brake hose not secured in bracket

Pass 10 Jan 2007 79,373 miles

condensation to n/s/f headlight unit,front number plate poorly fitted, both front pas pipes damp?, all brake pipes surface corrosion, rear leaf spring rear mounting bushes/ possition off centre, both front antiroll bar mounting bushes worn

steering ram damp,very slight exhaust blow at front cat joint,sign of contact on n/s/f tyre to anti roll bar link

Pass 30 Nov 2005 70,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2005 70,617 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Lower Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake hose insecur to body

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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V20 TES is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V20 TES, 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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What year was V20 TES registered?

V20 TES is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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