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R158 HTY

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,155 mi
Last recorded112,155 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport108,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 HTY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2013 112,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 102,862 miles

adv. >> rear brake service and handbrake

Pass 5 Jan 2011 96,753 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 96,753 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 87,478 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 87,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 75,039 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 75,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2007 73,949 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 69,864 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 69,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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R158 HTY is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R158 HTY, 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 R158 HTY registered?

R158 HTY is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R158 HTY safe to buy?

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