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V959 DGT

1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,506 mi
Last recorded75,506 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto95,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV959 DGT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Orvis Auto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 75,506 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 75,506 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 75,480 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 73,913 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 67,580 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 58,980 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 58,980 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 52,665 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 46,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 38,595 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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V959 DGT is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V959 DGT, 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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V959 DGT is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Auto, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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