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R136 VLB

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,902 mi
Last recorded87,902 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto92,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 VLB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 87,902 miles

Front brake disc pitted

Fail 23 Jun 2011 87,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc pitted

Pass 6 May 2010 80,749 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2010 80,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 73,820 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN WHEN GOING LOCK TO LOCK

SOME PLAY IN THE O/S/F SUSPENSION TIEBAR [ALONG AXLE] BALL JOINT

Fail 7 May 2009 73,820 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN WHEN GOING LOCK TO LOCK

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

SOME PLAY IN THE O/S/F SUSPENSION TIEBAR [ALONG AXLE] BALL JOINT

Pass 2 May 2008 68,747 miles

ALL TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW

Pass 30 Apr 2007 64,732 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 59,897 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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R136 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 92,509 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 Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R136 VLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R136 VLB registered?

R136 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R136 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R136 VLB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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