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R155 TBK

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Red Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

195,252 mi
Last recorded195,252 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport92,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 TBK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 195,252 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 192,239 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (marked in yellow) (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 187,924 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres close to limit and cracking in tread areas

Pass 23 Aug 2014
Fail 21 Aug 2014

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 175,597 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 175,597 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2012 168,950 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 167,272 miles

Chassis and underside of body have several areas of surface corrosion

Front an drear antiroll bar 'D' bush's have slight play

Front diff pinion seal leaking

Offside front tyre very perished

Fail 14 Mar 2012 167,272 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Chassis and underside of body have several areas of surface corrosion

Front an drear antiroll bar 'D' bush's have slight play

Front diff pinion seal leaking

Offside front tyre very perished

Pass 25 Feb 2011 164,919 miles

front pads low

front to rear rigid corroded

rear rigid brake pipe corroded

slight exhaust blow

Fail 25 Feb 2011 164,919 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front pads low

front to rear rigid corroded

rear rigid brake pipe corroded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 23 Feb 2010 163,553 miles

both front tyres split and perished

front no plate damaged

poor beam pattern

some rust on rigid pipes

Fail 18 Feb 2010 163,553 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front tyres split and perished

front no plate damaged

poor beam pattern

some rust on rigid pipes

Pass 20 Feb 2009 161,888 miles

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

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

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

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 161,888 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 160,418 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 157,989 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 155,810 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 155,810 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 150,928 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 150,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (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)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front brake pipes are corroded where they pass through the inner wings

Small crack in front number plate

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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R155 TBK is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Red with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R155 TBK, 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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R155 TBK is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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