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R148 RST

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,297 mi
Last recorded132,297 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport108,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 RST
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 132,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 132,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 128,994 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

headlamp reflectors poor condition

Fail 3 Feb 2009 128,994 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

headlamp reflectors poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2007 124,128 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 29 Sep 2006 118,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front 1/2 shafts u.j's dry & worn

Pass 29 Sep 2006 118,102 miles

front 1/2 shafts u.j's dry & worn

Pass 29 Oct 2005 103,038 miles

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

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

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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R148 RST is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R148 RST, 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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What year was R148 RST registered?

R148 RST is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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