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Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 3,960 cc

T488 RYAMOT history

T488 RYA is a purple petrol Jeep Cherokee Limited A first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 88,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
88,257 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T488 RYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Cherokee Limited A
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T488 RYA was last recorded at 88,257 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,255 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,257 miles
  • 2025 – 87,911 miles
  • 2024 – 87,223 miles
  • 2023 – 86,288 miles
  • 2021 – 84,453 miles
  • 2020 – 84,095 miles
  • 2019 – 83,843 miles
  • 2018 – 82,461 miles
  • 2017 – 80,322 miles
  • 2016 – 79,121 miles
  • 2015 – 76,226 miles
  • 2014 – 74,445 miles
  • 2013 – 72,979 miles
  • 2012 – 70,795 miles
  • 2011 – 69,648 miles
  • 2010 – 67,407 miles
  • 2009 – 65,383 miles
  • 2008 – 62,703 miles
  • 2007 – 56,647 miles
  • 2006 – 51,373 miles
  • 2005 – 45,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,257 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,257 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    88,257 miles
    Test number
    726565159305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail88,255 miles (+344)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,255 miles
    Test number
    852893386868
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass87,911 miles (+688)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,911 miles
    Test number
    218261254937
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass87,223 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,223 miles
    Test number
    280760372634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail87,214 miles (+926)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,214 miles
    Test number
    788124995227
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass86,288 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,288 miles
    Test number
    563056586093
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail86,275 miles (+1,822)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,275 miles
    Test number
    571500043988
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass84,453 miles (+358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,453 miles
    Test number
    639294375828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  9. Pass84,095 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,095 miles
    Test number
    243778765896
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail84,085 miles (+242)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,085 miles
    Test number
    207129127816
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass83,843 miles (+1,382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,843 miles
    Test number
    700957951900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass82,461 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    82,461 miles
    Test number
    341376071723
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail82,458 miles (+2,136)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,458 miles
    Test number
    855128732551
    • MajorCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass80,322 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,322 miles
    Test number
    830041640844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken

  15. Fail80,318 miles (+1,197)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,318 miles
    Test number
    672930142879
    • FailureNearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken

  16. Pass79,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,121 miles
    Test number
    228344633100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail79,121 miles (+2,895)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,121 miles
    Test number
    594832677256
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass76,226 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,226 miles
    Test number
    691523374813
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail76,216 miles (+1,771)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,216 miles
    Test number
    838995798983
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass74,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,445 miles
    Test number
    397502754466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail74,453 miles (+1,474)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,453 miles
    Test number
    695122754298
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass72,979 miles (+2,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,979 miles
    Test number
    175445243256
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass70,795 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,795 miles
    Test number
    365999342493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,648 miles
    Test number
    858930671241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,648 miles (+2,241)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,648 miles
    Test number
    397470571221
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

  26. Pass67,407 miles (+2,024)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,407 miles
    Test number
    394182870471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass65,383 miles (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,383 miles
    Test number
    160843279275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass62,703 miles (+6,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,703 miles
    Test number
    700644588211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass56,647 miles (+5,274)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    56,647 miles
    Test number
    584867377207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass51,373 miles (+5,412)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    51,373 miles
    Test number
    994695566243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass45,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    45,961 miles
    Test number
    923497175230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T488 RYA

Does T488 RYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T488 RYA is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T488 RYA?
The MOT on T488 RYA is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T488 RYA done?
T488 RYA was recorded at 88,257 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 2,017 miles a year.
Has T488 RYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T488 RYA has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T488 RYA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T488 RYA find?
T488 RYA passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play and lower; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play and lower, and 2 more.

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