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V629 JKJ

1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,599 mi
Last recorded172,599 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto84,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV629 JKJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 172,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front uj slight play

nearside rear lower shock bush perished

Pass 11 Sep 2012 157,254 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Aug 2011 147,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r bump stop insecure

o/s/r door sticky to open from outside

Fail 10 Aug 2011 147,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r bump stop insecure

o/s/r door sticky to open from outside

Pass 10 May 2010 138,780 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 121,919 miles

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

both front & rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 15 May 2009 121,909 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

both front & rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 15 May 2008 103,034 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 102,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 82,478 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

headlights taped because continental lights fitted

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2006 64,299 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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V629 JKJ is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 84,099 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 Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V629 JKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V629 JKJ is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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