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V578 DGO

1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,192 mi
Last recorded95,192 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A92,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 DGO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 95,192 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 93,719 miles

Front Coolant leak

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 92,354 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 90,155 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 85,874 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 80,745 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 80,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2016 68,361 miles

Oil leak diffs, gearbox, engine

both rear brake backing plates are wet

Pass 16 Sep 2015 59,547 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component dampener (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014
Pass 23 Nov 2012 55,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system and fitings are coroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 55,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system and fitings are coroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 55,212 miles

Corrosion on brake pipe metal cover (coil spring type cover)

Corrosion on exhaust

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Cover loose on underside of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear diff

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Nov 2011 55,212 miles

Corrosion on brake pipe metal cover (coil spring type cover)

Corrosion on exhaust

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Cover loose on underside of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear diff

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,738 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 54,737 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 53,644 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 25 Nov 2008 51,921 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 51,921 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 50,387 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 50,322 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 46,034 miles

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

Interior mirror not attached

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 42,653 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 42,625 miles

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

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

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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V578 DGO is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V578 DGO, 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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V578 DGO is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 24 December 1999.

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