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V277 DUF

1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

276,829 mi
Last recorded276,829 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A92,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV277 DUF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2015 276,829 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush on atl (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area where chalked near leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush on atl (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light light cluster damaged (1.3.2e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible manifold area (7.1.2)

bad oil leak

both the rear leaf springs are worn thin

both the rear tyres are badly perrished dot codes 2008

center rear high level stop lamp is not working

nsr lower fuel filler neck has a metal plate that is badly corroded it is bolted on the vehicle

oil level low

the catalyst is broken up inside the co was only just met on emitions test

the clamp is insecure center to front pipe area

the park brake travel is high

the rear diff/wheel bearings are slightly noisy

Pass 27 Sep 2014 262,937 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2014 262,602 miles

Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 248,162 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 232,069 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 232,069 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 213,398 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear leaf springs weakened

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear and centre exhaust mountings poorly repaired

Fail 2 Jun 2011 212,842 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Both rear leaf springs weakened

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear and centre exhaust mountings poorly repaired

Pass 1 May 2010 196,856 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 176,412 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 164,979 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 164,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 130,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2005 107,397 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 107,397 miles

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

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

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

nsr spring strap broken

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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V277 DUF is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V277 DUF, 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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V277 DUF is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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