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J8 MFK

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,080 mi
Last recorded62,080 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport108,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 MFK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 62,080 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,954 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 61,571 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm end (2.2.B.1f)

anchor bushes loose in leaf springs

Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,756 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 60,730 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 59,678 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 59,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 58,108 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,358 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,142 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,800 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 49,800 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,654 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 47,654 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,966 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 42,966 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,869 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,501 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Sport?

Based on 24,623 MOT tests across 2,823 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,083
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,117
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 772
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 749
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 700
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 664
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J8 MFK is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 108,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Td Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J8 MFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J8 MFK is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 31 May 1998.

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