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V665 FDS

1999 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

174,946 mi
Last recorded174,946 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto97,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV665 FDS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Classic Auto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 174,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 172,445 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 170,103 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 165,686 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 161,500 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 158,095 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 158,058 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 154,031 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 1 Mar 2019 154,031 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 149,011 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 140,173 miles

Fuel return pipe slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 137,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 135,191 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 132,261 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 130,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Noise from brakes noted under decelerometer brake test conditions. Advise further investigation

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside mirror cracked (borderline pass)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2009 127,305 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 119,347 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 109,470 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 100,995 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto?

Based on 4,902 MOT tests across 336 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,039
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 104
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 86
Headlamp aim too low 79
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V665 FDS is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 97,733 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V665 FDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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V665 FDS is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto, first registered on 14 December 1999.

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