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R124 VES

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,431 mi
Last recorded168,431 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport108,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 VES
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 168,431 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre treads wearing lumpy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 168,431 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 158,871 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box - corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 158,587 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box - corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 147,771 miles

exhaust middle section outer skin badly corroded and partially insecure

front brake discs very worn corroded and lipped

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2023 133,296 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 126,119 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 125,459 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

interior mirror missing

Fail 19 Feb 2021 125,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

interior mirror missing

Pass 15 Nov 2019 124,837 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 124,837 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror missing interior (3.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 122,673 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 122,193 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt missing lapbelt (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low not ajusting (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 120,957 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 120,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low not ajusting (1.8)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 120,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 120,433 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush new component (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

hazard switch repaired/damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2016 120,432 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative only working on nearside front (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system fouling coupling at steering box fouling engine component ( pipes ) (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush new component (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 114,706 miles

Engine has an oil leak

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 114,706 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 109,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 95,600 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 81,315 miles

Oil leak

front anti roll bar end link rubbers perishing

interior mirror missing

Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,889 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,180 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 71,062 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 62,822 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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R124 VES is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R124 VES, 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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R124 VES is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 4 January 1998.

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