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MPX 18J

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,747 mi
Last recorded121,747 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPX 18J
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 121,747 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 114,022 miles

Brake Pipes Greased

Exhaust Corrosion And Slight Blow Center

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Highline Brake Bulb Not Working

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewalls Perished

Pass 18 Aug 2016 107,360 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Front wheels fowling

Offside Front corrosion anchor point

Offside Front universal joint warn/play

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Rear leaf springs corroded

brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2016 107,359 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake pipes corroded

Front wheels fowling

Offside Front corrosion anchor point

Offside Front universal joint warn/play

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Rear leaf springs corroded

brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 102,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 102,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 102,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 101,735 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 101,307 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 101,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 97,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 95,568 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 91,218 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 90,472 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 84,049 miles

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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MPX 18J is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MPX 18J, 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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MPX 18J is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 8 December 1998.

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