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R107 JPG

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,237 mi
Last recorded155,237 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport108,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 JPG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 155,237 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 155,237 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 140,904 miles

t/r/end to steering box drop arm worn

Pass 16 May 2016 132,749 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 132,719 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 123,032 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 123,032 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

dampness around power steering box area

ext. system starting to rust in places

general oil leaks around engine-gear box areas

general play in steering linkage

general wear & surface rust on discs

hand brake lever release button missing

metal brake pipes coated in steel

o/s/f seat covering wearing

plastic covers fitted over front lights

rear number plate wearing

rear wiper blade wearing

roof rails fitted

slight play in n/s/f hub/wheel bearing

slight twist in n/s/f seat belt

small oil leak front diff.(possible seal missing)

steering wheel covering wearing on rim

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 2 Apr 2014 117,707 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 117,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

bodywork has surface rust in places

covers fitted over head lights

general play in steering linkage

general wear and surface rust on discs

metal brake pipes coated

n/s/r sil starting to get rusty and weak

no hi level brake light working

o/s/f seat covering wearing

power steering box damp

rear number plate wearing

roof rails fitted

slight damage to n/s/f lower sil lip

slight damage to o/s/f door mirror glass

surface rust on parts of susp.

tow bar fitted

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 17 Jun 2013 116,190 miles

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 110,442 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 110,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 101,053 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

steering box damp possible fluid leak

Fail 17 Jun 2011 101,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

signs of n/s/f wheel rubbing

steering box damp possible fluid leak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 89,267 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Jun 2009 74,971 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 67,850 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Front brakes binding slightly, both sides.

O/S headlamp & N/S rearlamp lenses damaged.

O/S/F driveshaft U/J worn.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 64,226 miles

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

o/s headlamp cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2006 57,903 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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R107 JPG is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R107 JPG, 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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R107 JPG is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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