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V865 DYA

1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

200,801 mi
Last recorded200,801 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A92,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV865 DYA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 200,801 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 198,327 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside parking brake performance low

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both sides boot floors/wheel arches corroded

various under body/chassis surface corrosion

Pass 28 May 2022 195,386 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 195,376 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak of hydraulic fluid on brake back plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 195,332 miles

Fuel tank insecure N/S MOUNTING STRAP BROKEN (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking SUSPECT FROM SENDER UNIT SEAL (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid BANJO CONNECTION ON CALIPER (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly WORN TO EXCESS (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust noisy SILENCER (8.1.1 (a))

FRONT BRAKE NOISY IN ROLLER TESTER

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP ARM TO LINKAGE BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MOISTURE AROUND OSR BRAKE DRUM BACKING PLATE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 1999 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLITTING (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 188,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 188,334 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 182,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear leaf springs getting weak

exhaust getting deterted

Fail 23 Jan 2020 182,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear leaf springs getting weak

exhaust getting deterted

Pass 2 Jan 2019 175,116 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play drag link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all front steering and suspension ball joint dust covers getting deteriorated

offside front half shaft has a slight leak

offside rear halfshaft has a slight leak

Pass 4 Jan 2018 168,466 miles

exhaust clamp broken

Fail 17 Nov 2016 168,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre exhaust deteriorated/corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 164,104 miles

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

Offside Front axle drive shaft seal leaking oil

Offside Rear brake bake plate damp

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 159,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

o/s/f axle drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2013 154,297 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise oil leak offside front drive shaft to axle

Pass 6 Sep 2012 151,774 miles

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

center silencer corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 147,636 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 22 Sep 2011 147,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 28 Sep 2010 141,139 miles

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

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

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

advise some brake pipes are spring covered and can not be examined

Pass 17 Sep 2009 129,640 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 115,262 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 115,262 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 100,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 100,062 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 84,884 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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V865 DYA is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V865 DYA, 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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V865 DYA is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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