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V740 FLS

1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

173,735 mi
Last recorded173,735 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A92,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV740 FLS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 173,735 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

underside corroding in various places

various oil leaks

Fail 11 Jun 2013 173,729 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

underside corroding in various places

various oil leaks

Fail 24 May 2012 167,727 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 167,727 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 162,204 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 162,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 147,269 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight exhaust blow from manifold

Fail 4 Jun 2010 147,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear road springs weak

o/s/r/ brake backplate oil contaminated

slight exhaust blow from manifold

Pass 10 Jun 2009 129,503 miles

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

Slight oil leak from osr hub seal.

Fail 18 May 2009 127,833 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from osr oil hub seal.

Pass 26 May 2008 115,590 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 115,586 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front anti roll bar bushes started to wear

Pass 9 Aug 2007 106,955 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 106,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rattle at cat

Pass 15 Aug 2006 91,170 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 91,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 76,163 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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V740 FLS is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V740 FLS, 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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What year was V740 FLS registered?

V740 FLS is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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