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V974 RJO

1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,702 mi
Last recorded127,702 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport86,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV974 RJO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 127,702 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 22 Jan 2020 122,834 miles

Front both door check straps missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 122,828 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front both door check straps missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 118,111 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 113,437 miles

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

Offside Front universal joint coupling excessiveley worn

Fail 23 Jan 2018 113,428 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front universal joint coupling excessiveley worn

Pass 14 Jan 2017 107,009 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear wiper split

rear bump stops missing

tailgate support rams defective

Offside Front universal joint badly worn

Fail 13 Jan 2017 107,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper split

rear bump stops missing

tailgate support rams defective

Offside Front universal joint badly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2016 101,137 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn uj (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 96,388 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 93,917 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 89,203 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2012 81,825 miles

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2011 79,057 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 79,057 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 76,335 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 72,906 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 68,510 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 64,318 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 64,298 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to suspension mounts,components,floorpans,brake pipes

Pass 16 Dec 2005 59,507 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 59,507 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

oil leak steering box area

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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V974 RJO is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 86,262 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V974 RJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V974 RJO registered?

V974 RJO is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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