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A12 SSV

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,672 mi
Last recorded114,672 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 SSV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 114,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2015 114,672 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 108,711 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all of the above items meet the M O T requirements at time of test but will require attention in near future

corrosion to nearside rear leaf spring

play in steering colomn bush or bearings

Fail 29 Jan 2014 108,711 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all of the above items meet the M O T requirements at time of test but will require attention in near future

corrosion to nearside rear leaf spring

play in steering colomn bush or bearings

Pass 1 Feb 2013 97,683 miles

slight play top steering colomn bush

Fail 31 Jan 2013 97,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

heavy deteriation front brake discs

slight play top steering colomn bush

Pass 20 Feb 2012 97,683 miles

slight play in steering coloum top bush

Fail 14 Feb 2012 97,603 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

slight play in steering coloum top bush

Pass 2 Mar 2011 92,624 miles

corrosion both rear leaf springs

deteriation and scoring front brake discs

Pass 15 Mar 2010 88,076 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

deteriation and surface rusting rear leaf springs

Pass 23 Mar 2009 83,932 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

attention to the above items required in near future

deteriation to rear leaf springs nearside and offside

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 Mar 2009 83,801 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

attention to the above items required in near future

deteriation to rear leaf springs nearside and offside

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Feb 2008 80,277 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 80,277 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 76,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 May 2006 73,073 miles

deteriation to exhaust system

exhaust tail pipe bracket loose

slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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A12 SSV is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 92,498 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 SSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A12 SSV is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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