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V440 LUG

1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Red Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,855 mi
Last recorded107,855 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport86,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV440 LUG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2019 107,855 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 104,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 104,954 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 102,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 102,261 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (bottom front and rear of arch) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (bottom) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 99,814 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 99,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 93,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 93,262 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 86,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 86,234 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 79,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 79,538 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,758 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 72,758 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 69,453 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 64,725 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,572 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,105 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,674 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 42,465 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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V440 LUG is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Red with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 86,262 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V440 LUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V440 LUG is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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