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V497 DLK

1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,333 mi
Last recorded85,333 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A92,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 DLK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 85,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

PAS steering pipes are leaking

all front suspension bushes age cracking

both rear leaf springs corroded

corrossion to underside of vehicle

o/s/f headlight aim on lower limit

signs of o/s/f wheel fouling o/s/f lower suspension arm

towbar mounts corroded

Fail 1 May 2009 85,324 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

PAS steering pipes are leaking

all front suspension bushes age cracking

both rear leaf springs corroded

corrossion to underside of vehicle

o/s/f headlight aim on lower limit

signs of o/s/f wheel fouling o/s/f lower suspension arm

towbar mounts corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2008 83,929 miles

rear leaf springs corroded

some corrosion exhaust system

both front brake pipes slghtly corroded

dampness steerin box

front brake pad wear getting low

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2007 82,168 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chips in windscreen out of swept area

slight play in front anti-roll bar mount bushes

Pass 16 Sep 2006 79,354 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted

offside rear tyre tread depth on leagal minimum limit will require attention soon

play nearside front lower balljoint

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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V497 DLK is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V497 DLK, 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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V497 DLK is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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