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V479 DNJ

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Black Lpg 4700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

180,182 mi
Last recorded180,182 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee96,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV479 DNJ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 180,182 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded not in zone

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel tank housing corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2025 178,572 miles

fuel tank outer corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2024 176,560 miles

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

Rear heatshield loose

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2023 172,801 miles

Corrosion to underside front and rear

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 170,564 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

fan belt cracking

Fail 6 Dec 2021 170,479 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Poly belt cracking

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 158,017 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play On steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 148,211 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 137,410 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak Slight, from engine. ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper The metal part were the rubber bump stop will seat in case of overload is excessively corroded.

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both hinges, slight play. (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt The big clamp is not tightened enough. (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 137,401 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Central Front Lower Oil leak Slight, from engine. ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper The metal part were the rubber bump stop will seat in case of overload is excessively corroded.

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both hinges, slight play. (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt The big clamp is not tightened enough. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 129,334 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 120,864 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 112,692 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 104,900 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 104,884 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 99,542 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 94,260 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 89,255 miles

After market xenon lights fitted, slightly effects beam image but does not dazzle other road users

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 83,728 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 76,591 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 69,018 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 62,827 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 55,317 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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V479 DNJ is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Black with a 4,700cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 96,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V479 DNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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V479 DNJ is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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