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S157 BKO

1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,787 mi
Last recorded143,787 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto95,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 BKO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Orvis Auto
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 143,787 miles

both outer sills damaged

chip in screen

long travel handbrake

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 7 May 2013 143,321 miles

long travel handbrake

both outer sills damaged

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn low close to limit

slight play offside front wheel bearing

underside of car muddy

Pass 16 Mar 2012 142,210 miles

exhaust down pipe damaged

front number plate damaged

long travle handbrake

nearside front outer sill damaged

nearside front tyre worn in centre

offside rear outer sill damaged

rear number plate marked

slight blow rear box/ joint

slight play offside front wheel bearing

underside of car muddy

Pass 1 Mar 2011 141,023 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 141,023 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 139,132 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 128,330 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 128,330 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 120,725 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 120,752 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 120,725 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 113,935 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto?

Based on 9,184 MOT tests across 641 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
641
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 473
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 360
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 176
Registration plate lamp not working 163
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 161
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S157 BKO is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 95,716 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 Orvis Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S157 BKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S157 BKO registered?

S157 BKO is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S157 BKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S157 BKO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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