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V290 DAJ

1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,115 mi
Last recorded102,115 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A92,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 DAJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2015 102,115 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 102,115 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 102,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake hose ferrules corroded

all four tyres close to limits

all suspension bushs deteriorated

both rear leaf springs worn

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

corrosion on front brake pipes

corrosion on front coil springs

front suspension & steering dust covers deteriorated

vehicle corroded underneath in various places

Pass 15 Feb 2014 96,379 miles

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

O/S/F Driveshaft U.J worn

Pass 13 Mar 2013 91,345 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

slight oil leak from front axle

Pass 16 Mar 2012 82,539 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 82,449 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 74,500 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 71,202 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,547 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 66,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,595 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 54,913 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 46,960 miles

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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V290 DAJ is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V290 DAJ, 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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V290 DAJ is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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